September-October 2014 Issue of Design Matrix

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S ’ R O T EDI N O T E

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he last two months were filled with excitement, while shaping up the best content for this issue. Meeting, interacting and spending a cosy time with designers for our cover stories have always been a great learning experience for me. In this

issue, we have a versatile designer Ar. Achal Kataria from New Delhi and I am sure the readers would be awe stricken, glaring at the vivid range of projects undertaken by his design firm. Hope you enjoy the candid tete-e-tete, we had with the AKA team.

Last year, during this same time span, I remember making an insightful piece on One Avighna Park and this year again, my enthusiasm took me to the site of this cluster redevelopment project and I learnt that this project is a proud recipient of 26 prestigious awards including Best International Residential High Rise development by IPA, London, back to back for two consecutive years. I was enthralled by the interiors of the luxurious show flats with an inviting galore at One Avighna Park. Pondering to know more! Read the Luxury Design in this issue, for the right answer.

My heart leaped with joy, meeting the shining stars at Nirmala Niketan. Their creative design pieces are indeed breathtaking and I am happy to bring in a few catchy designs in the Creative Ideas segment. I would ask all our readers to encourage these young guns, with a little note of inspiration and our Inbox column will be your messenger.

Our happenings and event reports will update you regarding the upcoming industry news and trade events to be held in the next two months. Soon we will be back with our 4th anniversary issue, don’t miss it!

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COVER STORY

GREEN DESIGN

We meet Ar. Achal Kataria with his family of designers and discuss their design mantra, showcase the wide array of works

Odyssey creates a magical space at Ritz Carlton in Bengaluru. Feel the Stone Magic! pg 72

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undertaken by this firm. pg 22

DESIGN ASPECT LUXURY DESIGN One Avighna Park, Mumbai’s first cluster redevelopment project, is almost complete! pg 40

The corporate office, a plush apartment and a Hookah Parlour designed by Archana Shah and Associates from Ahmedabad is a true glimpse of a designer creating differential spaces. pg 76

RESIDENTIAL DESIGN We meet Ar. Nitin Patel from Nashik. He shares his thrill over designing his own residence and also talks about his recent design Asavi, a plush bungalow. pg 48

CREATIVE IDEAS The furniture pieces shaped by the budding designers of Nirmala Niketan will allure your senses! pg 82

DESIGN PROMO

DESIGN N BUILD

The astonishing designers Ar. Narayan and his wife Isha, an Interior Designer discuss about their eclectic designs – a

The Ashleys create spell casting residential space and solving challenges for them is just like solving a jig saw puzzle! pg 86

commercial and residential space. pg 54

ARTY- TECHTURE A Bling Home moulded by Ar. Chirag and his wife Sneha will evoke a desire to own this home sweet home. pg 60

CORPORATE DESIGN

Pune. pg 64

DESIGN PEDAGOGY Space Design at MIT ID … pg 108

INSIGHTS Exploring Delhi Dare Devils office: a new wine in a new bottle. pg 110

FUTURISTIC DESIGN Simplicity with richness has been braided into each project by Studio ED. Read to know more… pg 115

MAas creates a design pergola, an office space at Gurgaon. pg 90

HAPPENINGS

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Update about current industry news in the field of architecture and interior design. pg 120

A welcoming Abode by SAZ is more than a design solution! pg 96

HOSPITALITY DESIGN Ar. Ketan Jawdekar bags A’ Design Award 2013-2014. He shares his design mantra behind his three hospitality projects at

DESIGN CORNER Comforts meet Design with Quadrat Design Studio. Look in for more details! pg 102

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What, When and Where??? pg 122

Ar. Prashant Sutaria bags BERG Awards at Singapore for an affordable housing project at Ranchi. pg 100

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Founded in 1991, Achal Kataria Architects (AKA) fetch a world of knowledge on international standards and latest technology for application on various projects, ranging from Healthcare, Infrastructure, Shopping Malls, Hotels, Embassies, Commercial, Residential and Educational Facilities. In a candid tete-e-tete with Marilyn M, the AKA team, explains their ingenious vision and out of the box thinking.

Words: Marilyn Madathil Photo courtesy : The Architects

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r. Achal Kataria, Principal, AKA, spearheads a dedicated team of architects and engineers, sup-

ported by consultants, who are the best in their fields like structural, electrical, sanitary, plumbing, air-conditioning, landscaping, medical planning, etc. His wife Rama Kataria has always been his inspiration and plays an integral role in guiding their team.

There are many stories and anecdotes that he has always narrated of his journey from his days at school of planning and architecture till today. The firm had its beginnings with small residential projects and over the years through interactions with a wide range of people from various disciplines, opportunities knocked at their doorstep and they passionately got involved in the creation of various building types and varied scales of development. His three sons’ with a team spirit deliver quality design; Ar. Viraj Kataria and Ar. Anant Kataria is involved more in the architectural process, while their younger brother Vidur handles the interiors and engineering part of any project. Their focused approach ensures intimacy, commitment and personalized services and therefore is certain about

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client satisfaction. AKA has always been based out of Delhi and have built projects across the country and overseas.

MM: We would like to know about AKA as a firm. Is it more into architecture or interior designing?

AK: Our firm has always been more into architecture and master planning, but in the recent years, we have spread our wings towards interior projects. I believe it will be indeed a monotonous task to do the same kind of jobs. Exposure to a wide array of building types make our firm versatile. Therefore, each new project benefits from the application of lessons learnt from working on other building types. I would say, AKA is synonymous with Healthcare, Hospitality and Embassy buildings. We have also gained expertise in outsourcing.

We all dream big, isn’t it! At a very young age, my motto was to be independent and without any doubt, I set up a office in a tiny setup. Often one gets better with wider exposure and I call myself fortunate to grab the opportunities that came my way. My passion towards work, sincerity, borne the fruits of success and I often satisfy my clients with timely deliveries. It is their trust that has made my team grow and climb the ladder of success.

MM: Keen to know about your works...

AK: I started my career with a small residential project in 1975. Can you imagine the fees, I got for this project? It has been chisels.; soothed my ears.

just Rs 650 at that point of time. But this

productive and follow professionalism.

was a great learning experience for me. I

AKA celebrates victories and show special

firmly believe that one should have the

appreciation for jobs well done. I am sure

MM: Can you share with us the

desire to become famous in your profes-

all our teams are leading towards expertise

coursework behind this project...

sion and should also have that fire in belly

and technical advancement.

AK: My joys knew no bounds, when I

MM: The best project moulded by you...

expressing his desire to meet me. He had

to achieve it. Patience is my success mantra as one can`t be successful over night!

got a call from the ambassador of Qatar, AK: I have done a number of projects, but

seen a farmhouse designed by AKA and

MM: Your ideology towards the work

personally my favourite would be the Qatar

was quite impressed by our work. We had

environment at your office?

Embassy. For this project we selected local

a series of meetings, where we discussed

AK: I make sure that my employees work in

materials and we brought in our karigars

ideas on how to build an iconic structure

an environment filled with fun. One must

from Rajasthan. The artisans worked for

that would be rooted in Delhi, but would

enjoy work and do it passionately; working

months together on Jali designs. I had a

be inspired by the vernacular of Qatar. We

for the sake of money is stress. I want my

great time listening to the folk songs they

travelled to Doha a number of times to

employees to enjoy what they do, be more

sang with the rhythm of hammers and

understand and incorporate various facets

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L- R : Viraj, Vidur, Rama, Achal and Anant.

of the country’s unique built landscape.

AK: The Mohali Hospital set up a bench-

MM: Do you love travelling?

Architectural Concept Design Award”,

mark for the future by winning the “Best AK: Travelling and wide exposure makes one aware of the latest trends and equipments and we implement the best in what we do. In 1978, I got a chance to do a large format Health Care project in Nigeria and soon we became a trusted firm and began

“I feel proud,inspired and passionate working with the younger generation.”

1998–99, given by the Modern Health Journal, USA. We were thrilled to bag this award. Working with MKK for a healthcare project in America, in the year 2000 was another encouraging factor that boosted us to achieve great heights.

designing enormous University buildings across the globe. My magic spell is to trav-

) in a span of 18 months. We are design-

MM: Design Matrix is a knowledge

el across the globe and explore the new

ers and challenges are faced behind every

bank for young design students.

trends. I and my family of designers, with

creation. For me solving it is like a rubik

What message would you like to give

great enthusiasm travel a lot with a fervour

cube solution.

them...?

to learn and explore new things.

AK: Patience is a virtue, practice it. With MM: How do you feel working with

discipline, honesty and sincerity towards

MM: Tell us about the various

your sons and being their boss?

whatever you are doing; successes will

challenges overcome by AKA?

AK: I feel proud, inspired and passionate

always be at your doorway. Never ever

AK: Challenges are what makes life inter-

working with the younger generation.

start your design on your computer

esting and overcoming it is what adds

They all bring to the table exceptional

directly. Use your brain and sketch using

meaning to the life. There have been

skills and their dynamism and thirst to

your hands. We are creators and we need

countless challenges over the years, but

always try something new has brought in

to mould our designs. Experience the joy

two major ones that stands apart is the

many new ideas and ways of solving prob-

of a potter who mends a pot. Create a

designing and execution of The Artemis

lems. I love to work with them.

symphony of your own design and this is only possible with your imagination and

hospital ( 250,000 sq ft ) in 14 months and the Fortis, Mohali hospital ( 400,000 sq ft

MM: Some pleasant experiences...

brainstorming ideas.

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Welcome to Lalit Chandigarh & Jaipur

The Lalit, Chandigarh

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The Lalit, Chandigarh

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The Lalit, Chandigarh

e walk with Ar. Achal Kataria

fountains

of

porch, public areas, entry lobbies has been

to

on

being amidst nature in a sleek and cold

created to give a sense of spaciousness is

majestic

ambience created majorly using steel and

combined with a warm and welcoming

glass materials.

gesture. The Lalit Chandigarh draws inspi-

Lalit,

Chandigarh;

the outskirts of

Himalayas. The hotel cum convention

emphasize

the

feeling

centre at Rajiv Gandhi IT Park aims to offer

The concept of the project revolves

rations from Le Corbusier in its interiors

top quality services equipped with great

around minimalist and highly efficient

and architecture. Enjoy the breathtaking

leisure facilities. The fenestrations give the

environment friendly modern building.

view of the Shivallik hills here, amidst the

building and its interiors homogenous

The facade designed with long horizon-

bliss of nature!

amalgamation to its surrounding nature.

tal lines gives the impression of longevity

The Lalit, Jaipur; is a fine blend of tra-

Various places have been created to

and continuity to the building. The guest

ditional and contemporary style reflecting

harness the scenic mountains and forest

rooms, retail spaces are envisioned to give

the rich and cultural heritage of Rajasthan

land in its surrounding. The pools and

its guests world class experience. The

through its grand Haveli architecture and

The Lalit, Chandigarh

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The Lalit, Chandigarh

resplendent interiors. While massing the facade, Ar. Achal Kataria and his team conceptualised the Hawa Mahal of Jaipur and reflected the same with fine detailing. The traditional Jharoka is a striking element of this space. The designers choose materials like sandstone from Gwalior and glass, adding to the vocabulary of tradition and modernism.

The overall Geometry of this 5- star deluxe hotel is rectangular, though a few elements are octagonal. The courtyard design became a focal part of the planning. The landscaping and the water bodies create a soothing effect. All the public spaces right from the dining, restaurant, lobbies and lounge will refresh your sens28 DESIGN MATRIX • SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER 2014

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The Lalit, Chandigarh

The Lalit, Jaipur

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es. The lower floors have public areas like lobby, Banquet, Coffee Shop, Restaurant, Bar, Spa and a Health Club, offering aroma, Ayurvedic, Herbal and Natural therapies. The top floor comprises the Executive Suites and Presidential Suites. The landscaped terraces are the best place for partying. The building services, the back of house areas and parking have been planned inside the three basements. A separate service apartment is created in the rear side of the block.

One will be bewildered with the welcoming feel showered by Hotel Lalit at Jaipur, located minutes away from the international airport and major cultural attractions.

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Hospitality works Leela - Gurgaon, Welcome Heritage - Solang, Lalit - Jaipur, Lalit - Chandigarh, Kempenski - Shahadra, Imperial - Delhi

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Yol : Dharamshala Year: 2014

Amoha : Resort and Residences

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his is a resort and residential development project

under

construction

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Yol,

Dharamshala. “We are working with a

timeline of 100 years in terms of ecology, 50 years in the past, which allows us to understand the nature of land as what was and how we will shape it for the future. All materials for construction and plantations would be local,” exclaims the AKA team.

Water is an integral part Dharamshala, where the project is located receives 2500mm of rainfall in a year, which is the second highest in India. The AKA team is designing a water network on site that would allow them to understand the natural flow of the rainwater and bring it to every villa on site. The firm aims to create water bodies (lakes, streams, water channels etc.), recharge the water tables, harvest rain water and integrate with a grey water system. AKA’s mission lies in developing this project as a model for future developments in the area.

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Kempinski,Shahdra Year: 2011

Creating rich and meaningful experiences

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he Kempinski name is proudly borne by a growing collection of distinguished properties around

the world. As Europe’s oldest luxury hotel group, they are committed to provide the guests with memorable journeys inspired by the exquisite European flair. At Kempinski, life should be lived with style.

The property is located in the new Sub central business district in Shahdra, New Delhi, India. The Hotel houses two towers having a total of 512 rooms covering an area of a million square feet. Among its many facilities the property has the largest column-less banquet facility in Northern India covering a total of area of 60000sqft.

The Hotel blocks are connected by bridges, common F&B facilities, the Spa and multi level green terraces and courtyards.

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Building an Architectural Identity Qatar Embassy, New Delhi Year: 1998

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he Embassy is located in Chanakya Puri. It was inspired by the vernacular of Qatar and rooted in the Delhi. The materials used for construction were all local. The building design was developed around Islamic proportioning

systems, which were rigorously followed in every aspect of design. The Jali was an important element in the design allowing the building to remain cool in hot summer months and designed around light and shadows changing through the day. Hats off to the craftsmen behind this design! mail@aka-arch.com

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Luxury design

UP ABOVE THE

WORLD SO HIGH Fact File Project Name: One Avighna Park Company: Avighna India Ltd Location: Lower Parel, Mumbai Building type: Premium Residential Building structure: Twin towers Height: ~875 ft Floors: 64 Area : 6.5 Acres Layouts: 3-/4-/5-bed sky villas and sky mansion Status: 51 storeys ready, in both towers Estimated handover for fitouts: 2015

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One Avighna Park, Mumbai’s first cluster development project, is almost complete. It has been nurtured with a hard-nosed focus on sustainability and is specially designed for astute buyers. Someday, in the near future, it will thrive as a community of likeminded people.

Kailash Agarwal

Nishant Kailash Agarwal

J

ane Austen famously said, “There is nothing like staying at home for real comfort.”

Everyone has an idea of a dream home in their hearts and minds. Now, picture this: You’re out on a sprawling deck with the Arabian Sea before you, and Mumbai’s

smooth sound-less metro snaking below. You’re seated under a lush green tree, listening to the water ripple in a plunge pool beside you. The sun seems a long way up given the 25-feet clearance your deck has. Can you imagine this kind of peace above Mumbai’s hustle and bustle and the view of its picturesque skyline? This is not a dream, but it’s One Avighna Park’s reality.

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shopping destinations, reputed schools,

been designed to meet at a point so that

wind-harvesting devices to ensure maxi-

and major hospitals.

they may appear curvilinear in shape. What

mum amount of energy is conserved.

The 64-storey twin towers are home

does that mean for someone living here?

The judicious use and conservation

to 278 sky villas and mansions that are fit-

Well, they will be lucky to enjoy the pan-

of water in a city like Mumbai is the need

ted with the best products, which match

oramic views of Worli and Sewri as well as

of the hour. A rain water harvesting (RWH)

international living with Indian sensibilities.

breathe ample fresh air. Thanks to the cross

mechanism, sewage water reclamation

There is room for everything you need and

ventilation in the sky villas!

plant (SWRP) and three bore wells have been implemented as innovative meth-

beyond at One Avighna Park, but there is no room for compromise. Design Matrix

Eco-friendly building

ods of water conservation at the premises.

unveils the secret behind this ginormous

One Avighna Park is a pre-certified plat-

Apart from that, 400 trees are proposed

project and answers the question: Why

inum-rated green building by the IGBC.

to be planted at each landscaped deck to

Avighna?

It spells green. Homes here are not built

make One Avighna Park the largest vertical

to be doused in artificial lighting, day-in

garden in Mumbai.

Designing for excellence

and day-out, but natural light is allowed

All of these green initiatives basically

Principal Architect Vivek Bhole, One Avigh-

to stream in from every nook and cranny,

translate to a low maintenance cost. Speak-

na Park, with his strong design and aesthet-

which is easy on the eyes and saves power

ing of which, Kailash Agarwal, Chairman,

ics ideologies says, “Architecture design is

consumption. Even the parking levels are

Avighna India Ltd, says, “We don’t want lux-

like the human body. Every element works

not cloaked in darkness but are allowed to

ury to become a burden for the residents.

in synergy to avoid redundancy.” Both of

be flooded with the sun’s rays. Further, the

To ensure this, we have pre-negotiated the

these towers are no different. They have

project will also be fitted with solar- and

annual maintenance contracts with key

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vendors so that all the future outgoings are

have been imported from Holland, Poly-

to maintain privacy, will further add peace

kept under tight watch and control.”

propylene and Pex pipes have been called

to the whole complex. A pinnacle garden

from UAE, and the seven-layer waterproof-

at the rooftop is slated to be the icon of

The finer things in life

ing is a result of Green Seal Malaysia. The

Mumbai’s skyline.

Quality can only be verified with proof.

fire-fighting pumps are from ITT Vogul,

Among the exquisite indoor ameni-

The future residents of One Avighna Park

Austria, who have partnered with us to

ties, residents will have access to a ban-

have ample proof of it amid world-class

equip this magnum opus project.”

quet hall, a 30-seat private cinema, a male

amenities. To begin with, the premises are

Thus, every current and future need

and female spa area, a well-stocked library,

equipped with world-renowned, high-

of the residents is already taken care of at

and a well-established indoor sports zone.

speed, energy-efficient- Toshiba elevators.

One Avighna Park. The proposed outdoor

Music lovers can relax in the music rooms

Leading electro-mechanical contrac-

amenities will comprise open spaces such

while the ones who need to wind down

tors from the Middle East, along with more

asa valley podium garden, jogging track,

can spend their time in the study. “All the

than 300 skilled international workers, have

outdoor gym, and leisure and kids’ pool.

amenities here are created with the sole

been specially flown in for the MEP execu-

A lawn tennis court with flood lights is

purpose of promoting peace and joy”,

tion work. Nishant Agarwal, Managing

proposed, so is a special zone where resi-

explains Nishant.

Director, Avighna India Ltd, elucidates this

dents can practice yoga and meditation

move, “We have brought on-board a lead-

to soothe their senses. A unique pet zone

A star in the making

ing innovator and building envelope spe-

will allow residents to exercise as well as

This project has already been recognised

cialist from Germany for the window-sys-

groom their pets. The calm aura of the

for its sustainable initiatives and unique

tem technology. Anti-carbonation paints

Jain Derasar, with a private access point

design. It has received 26 awards so far, SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER 2014 • DESIGN MATRIX 43

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All roads lead to One Avighna Park Given this project’s proximity to BKC and Nariman Point, and the fact that it is adjacent to the Eastern Express flyover as well as Tulsi Pipe Road, a secondary access from Ambedkar Road has been planned to the towers. Best of all, the MCGM has declared its surrounding Mahadev Palav Road as a No Hawking Zone thus making it a peaceful and quiet area. The government has proposed to widen roads nearby and a skywalk is under consideration by the MMRDA too. “We will beautify the approach road with trees and take other sustainable initiatives,” adds Kailash Agarwal.

including the Best International Residential High Rise development by IPA, London, for two consecutive years (2013/2014).

The project is the recipient of a 7-Star Rating from Credit Analysis and Research Ltd (CARE). Speaking of this, Nishant says, “We are overwhelmed to receive this accreditation by a credible agency such as CARE. One Avighna Park is the result of a strong desire to create an absolute masterpiece for Mumbai’s skyline. All of its aspects such as the design,the materials and most importantly, the workmanship more than meet international standards.

Our team of consultants and contractors span the globe and are responsible for this fantastic achievement.”

Each and every detail has been thought of at One Avighna Park. It isdesigned with panache, and executed with the best materials by a world-class team to ensure a great living experience. It is indeed the blessing of FSI norms and government regulations that One Avighna Park will be home to the last sky villas of Mumbai that truly reach for the skies. www.oneavighnapark.com SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER 2014 • DESIGN MATRIX 45

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Residential design

Sober Style STUPA (Studio for Planning & Architecture), headed by Principal Ar. Nitin Patel, believes in the strength of design. His firm specializes in architectural, interiors, industrial and landscape projects; spread across the rural areas of Nashik District.

“W

hen

considering

our

works and what is of value to us in design, it

is important to appreciate that we devote ourselves entirely to each separate project.

We - The Principals of the firm are involved intimately and directly in all aspects, from conceptualization to execution to

Photo courtesy: Ar. Nitin Patel

completion,” says Ar. Nitin.

The Design Matrix team with a needle eye visualizes the recent residential designs

by Ar. Nitin and feel the ecstasy behind these spaces. Let’s enter Asavi – a Heaven on Earth, exaggeration apart!

Asavi Bungalow Asavi, a plush bungalow in Malegaon near Nasik was born out of a desire to create an open and naturally luminous residence with living spaces around a central courtyard. The clients needed a home that showcased their way of living. This bungalow is a ground plus upper floor structure. The ground floor has living, dining, kitchen and a bedroom. On the upper floor, a building volume containing the unified master bedroom suite, and children’s room is elevated above the ground floor plane. The house has a two-level, monoblock dwelling with a swooping ‘floating’ roofline with a beige-painted concrete, plaster finish outside, and stucco wall finish within. The exterior design is clean and modern, a blend of masculinity, which is reflected in the choice of materials, such as 48 DESIGN MATRIX • SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER 2014

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steel, wood, and concrete; and femininity in

an eclectic mix of contemporary furniture

the forms of curved furniture, piles of pil-

and a fusion of traditional low level Indian

lows and exuberant use of colour. Elaborat-

seating in this space. The TV unit is back

ing the design elements, Ar. Nitin says,“ A

dropped by a monolithic Silver Portoro

house is like the kind of work we do every

Marble and laser cut Stainless Steel motif.

day. Much of it comes in geometric shapes.

A courtyard is placed below the atrium

It may sport a robust appearance, but deep

to break the monotony of the large living

down there is something soft to the touch

room and carve out a spatial fabric for

and pleasing to the mind. It’s all about

more private areas such as dining, kitchen

combining those qualities. This space also

and the lone bedroom. The kitchen is

places an emphasis on simplicity, easy care,

fully loaded with modern day gadgets

and flexibility to implement change; I like

and opens out to a huge utility area. The

to let the décor reveal my current feelings

kitchen platform is done in Lumeirian Blue

and vision.”

granite originating from Brazil. The dining is

The owners are a devout Jain fam-

secluded from kitchen by means of a laser

ily into the business of land development.

cut MS and Burma Teak partition. The din-

The Pooja room was kept simple and

ing is a piece of classical artwork done on

serene. “I created a Pooja room with a little

site with mother of pearl inlay work in Ital-

spill over space in front and a courtyard

ian marble top. A basin of onyx marble sits

besides it. The Pooja is done in Backlit Onyx

prettily on a Lavante Marble plat-

and a ‘Navkar Mantra’ in 4mm thick brass

form. A chequered mosaic of the

Project

Asavi Bungalow

is pasted on it. A strip skylight illuminates

same stone completes the back-

Location

Malegaon, District Nashik

this panel and imparts a spiritual quality of

drop. A central staircase made

Built up

6000 sq ft

space and light as well,” adds Ar. Nitin.

of glass and marble rises to the

Owner

Subhash Chordia

Principal Architect

Nitin Patel

Design Team

Kiran Khivansara.

The living room is huge, trailing around

second level above the courtyard

650sq ft. It has a central atrium of 22 feet

that adds levity to the space and

height, which filters in light of diffused

helps blur the difference between

quality in this huge volume. One will see

indoor and out. All the rooms on

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with seating spaces sprinkled to form an interactive platform for the owners.

A sky lit courtyard divides these interconnected spaces visually as well as spatially. “I think bare, plain contemporary interiors have a tendency to become harsh and boring after some time. We overcame this problem by placing throughout the house, a recurrent motif is that of the circle, or a leaf or a wine and a medley of patterns, textures to create a soft feel that renders the space its personality. Square skylights and Round peepholes let in light in this well illuminated house,” exclaims Ar. Nitin.

the first floor are accessible from the cen-

The strikingly textured and neatly mod-

tral corridor and a family lounge, which

uled compound wall envelops the struc-

The space is infused with a magical

branches off on one side to create a deck-

ture. The compound wall was clad with the

quality of light throughout the day. Diverse

style footbridge over the courtyard, and

leftover flooring materials. A modular panel

Material palette and various finishes make

connects to the bedrooms on either side.

was worked out and it was repeated to give

this bungalow a wanting welcome break

The lounge has a staircase done in MS and

a systematic design language to the other-

from the clichéd cookie cutter residences

Burma teak treads. It flights the user to the

wise chaotic leftover materials.

that one sees camouflaged under the con-

terrace above.

An entrance foyer faced in black Cud-

temporary hallmark.

The master bedroom is a huge mono-

dapah and granite clad wall, welcomes

lithic space radiating a neatly straight lined

you inside through a Zebrano veneered

The Pavilion

architectural vocabulary. The client wanted

main door. A waiting lobby forms a buffer

“Constructing one’s home is a proud

a Suite like appearance and division of the

between private and public spaces. It is

moment in an individual’s life, especially

spaces, so it was divided into three parts:

flanked by an office on one side and living

for an architect, who design a home for

sleeping area, foyer with a courtyard, dress-

spaces on the other.

self, the performance pressure keeps one

ing area and toilet; Study area and AV space.

An Entrance gate carved out of laser

to carve out the best in you. It’s a chance to

The son’s bedroom is designed with a pal-

cut M.S. Panels, leads you into a 25 foot

summarize your design philosophy, which

ette of black and white. A king sized bed

high voluminous car porch. The 500 sq ft,

you have been learning since the incep-

with a two toned wallpaper complement

car porch is of fabricated M.S. Steel struc-

tion of your architectural journey,” with this

the colour theme. The daughter’s room is

ture and Pinewood planked ceiling. It gives

philosophy Ar. Nitin built Pavilion, a family

a blend of soft pastels and whites. A study

a grand welcoming stance to the visitor by

home for six persons living together with

table and walk in closet complete the

its sheer scale and a sloping roofline. The

a strong bonding, yet having each other’s

requirements of the teenager.

porch is flanked by a lush green garden

private space.

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The house is simple and infused it with

Use of natural light as a design element is

abundance of light and ventilation.The

achieved via strategically located skylights.

design revolves around a double heighted

It creates an ever changing pattern of light

dining area and a connecting staircase to

and shadows on the walls.”

upper floor. It’s a duplex on sixth and sev-

The locational advantage of this

enth floor connected via a common atrium.

plot was that the rear side faces a cricket

The lower floor has common areas such as

ground, so the building was aptly named

living, dining, kitchen and the upper floor

as The Pavilion. The entrance to the home

has more private spaces such as bedrooms,

is through a sky lit nook with an antique

home theatres and a terrace garden. With a

Ganesha sourced from Indonesia and an

happy heart to design a space for his own

Uruli below it.

family, Ar. Nitin says, “I had the privilege to

The living room is flanked by a pan-

design the building where I live. I tried to

oramic sit out which overlooks the lush

make it a green building with the use of fly

green cricket ground and a 360 degree

ash bricks and no CFC paints and minimum

view of the city. The seating areas are bifur-

use of wood. The building is a ground and

cated into formal and informal where the

seven floor structure. I used vertical pipes

latter is achieved by placing movable floor

to make the structure look more linear and

cushions on a low level Travertine platform.

it gives an effect of the structure merg-

The same platform extends to form a small

ing in infinity. The interiors are a blend of

Pooja and a sky lit courtyard. One passes

a traditional and contemporary design.

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Project

The Pavilion

Location

Mahatmanagar, Nashik

and stone leads to the first floor.

Built up

14000 sq.ft.

The staircase and dining are lit by

Owner

Patels

a clear glass light well. The stair-

Principal Architect

Nitin Patel

case is conceived out of 8mm

Design Team

Kiran Khivansara.

thick M.S. Sheet and 8mm Thick

Project Management

Deepak Modi

Stainless Steel Wire ropes and its

Duplex

4000 sq.ft.

double heighted dining area.

A cantilever staircase in M.S

existence are kept to minimal so as not to become a prominent

artefacts, arrives into the lounge on first

structure, but to stand out as a design ele-

floor. It has a bar and is flanked by bed-

ment. A custom designed hanging lamp in

rooms and home theatre on either side.

3 mm thick MS sheet and acrylic with ham-

A white Duco Finished platform bed

mer tone paint drips down on the dining

and a glass walled toilet forms the Mas-

table. The living room has a white Statuario

ter Bedroom. A rocking chair designed by

marble flooring, which extends in dining

Sunil Kulkarni finds a place in a nook to

and kitchen and its monotony are broken

compliment the otherwise mundane and

by a rough textured wall of the staircase.

simple décor of the room.

A semi island kitchen with the working

The Audio Visual room has a relaxed,

platform in Emerald Pearl Granite, faces

low level setting which doubles up as a

the cricket ground, imparting a green and

guest bedroom. A library in chequered

serene view to the occupant.

alcoves and a wall featuring the posters of

The parent’s bedroom is a minimalistic

films gives the sense of being in a theatre

design with a mix of criss crossed pattern

like setting. A clear glass window opens

as an intrinsic fabric of light and ventila-

done in Sappeli veneer. The same theme

out to the vista of the lush green terrace

tion in a spatial form. These learnings from

continues in the tastefully done toilet

garden and a mountain range beyond.All

the master himself have a deep impact in

in white and grey linear Turkish Adanga

the furniture in the home is custom made

my design approach,” adds Ar. Nitin. Built

marble. A sit out opens out to a vista of the

on site. The colour palette is mainly Walnut

spaces are deeply rooted to the site, appro-

meandering hills on the western side.

and Sappeli Veneers and white colour on

priately aligned with the movements of the

The daughter’s bedroom is a blend

walls and ceilings. The flooring is a blend

sun, the vagaries of the rain and the natu-

of straight geometry and pastel motifs. A

of White Statuario Marble, Travertine and

ral surroundings. Most of the works by Ar.

study table and an alcove to stuff the soft

Walnut Engineered Wood. The challenge

Nitin and his team are increasingly leaning

toys of the kids complete the respective

to create a duplex with a different spatial

towards environmental sustainability.

walls of the bedroom. A collage of pictures

pattern was painstakingly achieved by rear-

of the kid above the headboard gives a

ranging the interior layout. “My initial for-

About Ar. Nitin Patel

sense of ownership to the room.

mative years when I was working with Dr.

Nitin Patel graduated from M.M. College

As one rises through the staircase

B. V. Doshi in Ahmedabad, imbibed a meth-

Of Architecture in the year 1994 with a first

which has a built in niche to display the

odology of design, which visualizes a space

class. Before setting up his own practice

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in 1999, he worked with Padmashree Dr. B.V. Doshi in Ahmedabad for three years..

He was actively involved in designing of National Institute Of Fashion Technology (NIFT), New Delhi. He also worked on Bharat Diamond Bourse, Mumbai and L&T Township at Hirmi. His works include designing of residences, Pharmaceutical Companies, Sugar Sphere Mfg. Units, Landscaping and Apartments. Apart from Designing he is an avid origami artist and a keen student of ornithology. He is also a graphic designer and for fun and frolic designs visiting and wedding cards. He has offices in Nasik and Malegaon and virtual offices connected via the web in Pune and Mumbai. stupa.mlg@gmail.com SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER 2014 • DESIGN MATRIX 53

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Design promo

INSPIRING SPACES Architect Narayan & Associates Pvt. Ltd (AN); firmly believes that behind every design there is a good idea, behind every good idea there is a team of design professionals who brings innovation, expertise and experience.

Photo courtesy: Architect Narayan

A

r. R. L Narayan along with his wife Isha, an Interior Designer, enhance the richness of the human activities

by basing their design on observation and analysis of the ways people live, work and relax. With sheer delight they share their recent ventures with Design Matrix.

We take you to Manappuram Finance

Project Name: Manappuram Finance Ltd. Location: Valapad, Thrissur, Kerala.

Total Area: 1, 25,000 Sq ft.

Completion Time: Four and Half months.

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Ltd; a leading gold loan company in God’s Own Country. The location of the project is in a remote small town. The client demanded premises, which have modern amenities with the ultra modern look and feel. Let’s know the mantra followed by these designers and their success story.

The office is divided into 5 floors with each floor approximately spread across 25,000 to 30,000 sq ft with 3 lifts in the centre and 2 fire escape stair cases adjoining. The amenities such as restrooms, AHU room, etc., are placed behind the lifts making the space split in 3 parts connected with lift lobby corridor. “In our initial assessment, we found the space to be spacious and had a lot of opportunities to play around with the design. The brief given to us was SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER 2014 • DESIGN MATRIX 55

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quite unique to the location it is. We had

pantry for it. The lounge has lots of curves

monsoon and a location with lush green

lots of challenges in terms of getting local

panelling with diffuse lightning so that the

environment; it is always a challenge to do

sports. A lot of materials that we used had

illumination of the light can be managed to

a building with a glass facade, which stands

to echo the local taste. The application of

suit the function. There are approximately

out within the environment. The interior

the materials in terms of flooring was vitri-

1500 people working on the premises. “We

materials have been very carefully selected

fied tiles; the wooden panelling, wooden

have designed a very large reception with a

in a manner that it works with the exterior

ceiling, gypsum ceiling, complements the

curve table and walls to break the monoto-

environment such as wood flooring, ceiling,

shredded aluminium ceiling in the office

ny of the squares. This reception is kept spe-

etc., which behaves well in a moist environ-

area, creating a perception of openness,”

cifically spacious to take such a large crowd

ment.” The look and feel within the prem-

explains Ar. Narayan.

and an alternate entrance has also been

ises has been carefully articulated to ensure

In office staff area, one will see modu-

created for the staff to ensure ease of access

that the modernism of the 21st century

lar workstation with veneer and melamine

during the pick hours,” adds Isha, while elab-

corporate environment has been captured

polish. One of the floors is exclusively for

orating the Geometry of the space.

with a sense of local taste and is acceptable.

senior management wherein the directors,

Reception has been designed with lots

With ‘AN’ one can access the broad net-

chairman and other senior visitor’s cabins

of artefacts and murals. This has been specif-

work of knowledge and expertise by build-

are placed. This floor is exclusively designed

ically made to show a sense of History of the

ing a better environment and providing

for the senior management with the taste

company. Explaining the hardships encoun-

thought full and inspiring problem solution.

of finesse in it. The Director floor has a very

tered while designing this project, Ar. Naray-

Ar. Narayan and Isha share their excitement

large and beautiful lounge next to the main

an says, “There were great challenges faced

while designing a perfect home.

conference. This allows a breakaway space

by us during the building construction and

The client approached Ar. Narayan and

for large conference with an attached

interior execution. Being a state, with heavy

Isha to add a magical touch to his décor,

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Project Name: N.K Residence Location: Powai Total Area: 3500 sq ft Completion Time: 3 Months as soon the developer handed over his space. Both these designers visited the site for study and survey. The house was quite raw without any finishing, but it had some of the very unique character, which made it look different from other residences. The residence had good height, large spacious rooms, column and beam free spaces, large utilities, kitchen, etc. Discussing the scope, Isha says, “Being an Interior Designer, I pondered upon the lot of scope to play with.

The windows were large, having a beautiful view and more of daylight was coming in, at that instinct, we structured our mind set to play with the space planning; unlike other Mumbai residences, where the places are small, the limitation of the space planning reduces.”

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Pooja room, master bedroom, children’s bedroom, guest bedroom, kitchen, service area and maid’s room. The motto of the designers was to add least volume changes knowing that sufficient spaces were there to work on. To give each space its own character, various colour schemes and variety of material along with decorative lightings and artifacts were used in the overall space of this home. “The brief was very clear to us, wherein the owners wanted an interior, which is modern where it could relate to the lifestyle, which they live in. We knew that we had to do an interior which have-to-have a finest of design,” adds Ar. Narayan.

There were 3 bedrooms to play with,

lighting specially giving it a look of concealing light.

The Living room sprawls with Italian

each bedroom, speaking its own design.

marble flooring, walls were treated with

The master bedroom had a lot of wooden

All the restrooms of this home have a

wooden paneling, and the ceiling was com-

paneling giving the space more warmer

complete different look from each other.

plete gypsum. The intent of the design was

feel. The bed had leather headboards with

One of the toilets has Zebra Marconi black

to make the space brighter and modern.

alcoves; the children bedroom is a design

marble with crystal white sanitary fixtures

“We treated some walls with a white colour

relating the youth culture by giving white

giving ultra modern appearance. The other

paneling along with little accents of wood

and blue coloured background elements.

ones have used travertine marble combina-

finish. We have used an off-white sofa fabric,

The guest bedroom is more subtle in terms

tion which added very earthy modern feel-

making the space bright and lighter,” adds

of look and feel concept. The designers cre-

ing to it.

Isha.

ated a lot of suspended ceilings with cove

The design has been complementary

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to the lifestyles that exist in the modern family with certain subtleness to the overall feel and decor of the interior. “The challenge is always in such projects are to ensure the project delivered within the time and sense of balance between the modern and subtleness are maintained,” exclaims Ar. Narayan.

Institutes, Hospitals and various other diverse fields in Architectural /Interiors. Architect

Know the Designers

Narayan & Associates are doing many inter-

Ar. Narayan commenced his career in 1997

national projects in countries such as Mus-

with Styne Doshi & Bhalla, New Delhi. Later

cat, Sri Lanka & Abu Dubai. With a belief that

he did his association with Architect Hafeez

today’s World Interiors is an asset and adds to

Contractor. He won many prestigious

the value, Isha Narayan creates branding for

awards such as “Bhartiya Shiromani Puras-

the Company; she morals the value of mon-

kar” as an excellence in enhancing the image

ey for clients and has always emphasized

of India from “Honourable Minister of State

on quality. The greatest reward for them is

in the ministry of Planning”, awarded by the

clients’ satisfaction with their project. She

Institute of Economic Studies & Develop-

says, “We believe in intelligent designs, that

ment, New Delhi, for the year 2006. He also

creates space and good working environ-

bagged “Architect for Excellence (Business)

ment in corporate world. Architect Narayan

Award 2006” for his outstanding services to

& Associates has adapted various multi-

the society and excellence in the architec-

faceted ideas on interiors from modern to

tural field for Individual Achievement and

contemporary to stylish and elegant interi-

Nation building. He has been awarded by

ors. Their remarkable achievement in very

the “Bunts Sangha Mumbai” in 2008.

short time further enhances their ability to

His expertise lies in executing projects

perform.

ranging from the corporate office, Commercial, Residential, Malls, Hotels and Resorts;

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Arty-Techture

BLING

HOME Incepted in 2007, Ego Designs was moulded in a multi-disciplinary design firm by budding young designers, Chirag Doshi and his wife Sneha in Ahmedabad. The firm specialises in providing excellent design services – Interior Design, Corporate Identities, Branding and Re-Branding.

Photo courtesy: Darshit Ringwala

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W

ith whole lot of experience

dential interiors and their recent residen-

ticated style of living, grounded with classic

and international exposure,

tial project, located at a plush locality of

values; these ecstatic designers planned a

the duo Chirag and Sneha

Ahmedabad, epitomises luxury, class and

home revolving around the client’s perso-

richness, spread over a dwelling space.

na. “What we thought conceptually is that

provides gilt-edged design service, which is quite exclusive in current scenario.

We can quickly take a glance over this

we need to blend the best of both con-

Ego Designs focus lies in understanding

apartment and arise at our own conclu-

temporary and classic in a way that best

the needs of the client to the core and

sions. ‘Seeing is believing’, isn’t it? Located

expresses the users of the house. Thus, we

believes in delivering interior spaces

at the fifth floor of a premium high-rise, this

split the house in two parts: backgrounds

and identities according to it. Over the

apartment originally was a 5-BHK apart-

and foregrounds. After much deliberation,

years, the firm created its benchmark

ment with a small courtyard and extra

we decided that all our backgrounds, i.e.,

by completing several interior projects

study space. All of 2,550 sq ft of carpet area,

the walls, ceilings, blinds/curtains, cladding

ranging from residential, commercial,

the residence isn’t short of space. Elabo-

etc. would be contemporary in nature. The

office, and hospitality segments and this

rating the client needs, designer Chirag

foregrounds blended classic styles through

is not all; they also cater to Brand Identity

says, “The client brief was quite simple and

furniture, artwork, decor etc. to provide a

projects. Isn’t it being all in one!

emphasized on a marvellous place to live,”

perfect balance of styles, not overdoing

The firm has found their niche spe-

and understanding the client’s character as

the classic and not too bare modern. We

cialization in designing luxurious resi-

a man with modern ideologies and sophis-

succeeded in providing the much needed

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Luxury, Class and richness to the spaces

Spatially, a lot of civil changes

to go about it is not to have gender or age

through the Victorian, Renaissance and

occurred in this project, since the design-

specific furniture and backgrounds in the

Art Deco inspired furniture. We took great

ers converted a bedroom to a Living

room, instead just make it all white. We

efforts to make this home clutter free by

space and the other bedroom became

added a bit of personality and colour in

using minimalistic approach, curtailing

part of the Master Bedroom, serving as

the room through use of colourful rugs,

unnecessary elements. The use of a White-

a Lounge. Extending the living space

decor items and their favourite tattoo’s.

Grey palette also helped in achieving this,”

made the common area humongous in

This way, we got a children room which

explains Chirag.

length and the challenge was to provide

the children would love even when they

The luring area of this house is the din-

continuity and integration from all view-

grow with age.”

ing area, where the candle light shaped

points on the common spaces. It was a

This home is a space filled with love

hanging chandelier creates a candle light

real demanding situation for Chirag and

and care and the designers created each

feel and a romantic touch in the ambi-

Sneha to create a common bedroom for

space of this house cosy, where in every

ence. Often the colour red is associated

both the children of this home. Explain-

member here treasures a place where

with divinity and with this mantra, the

ing their victory over this crucial situa-

beautiful memories are embedded and

designers used a red wall near the man-

tion, Sneha says, “We were faced with a

one can feel at ease.

dir area. The floral decals on the opposite

dilemma of balancing the space for a boy

wall of the mandir blends in serenity.

and a girl. We decided that the best way

egodes@gmail.com

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Hospitality design

A PIN TO

PIANO

When innovation and creativity is the mainstay of a design studio, each completed work is more of an art piece than space design.

Each project is different from the other and hence exclusive! This is what clients expect from Ar. Ketan Jawdekar.

Photo courtesy: Sameer Chawda

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E

stablished in 1995 as Ketan Jawdekar

With over 18 years of experience in the

Project: Double Tree by Hilton

and Associates, under the aegis

field of architecture and interior design,

Location: Chinchwad, Pune

of its Principal Ketan Jawdekar,

his tangential thinking and the abstract

Owners: Panchshil Hotels Pvt. Ltd.

the design studio was rechristened in

approach towards design have won many

2004 as Studio K-7 Designs Pvt Ltd. With

accolades and have delivered some of the

Principal Architects: Studio k-7 Designs Pvt. Ltd.

this came a more focused vision and the

world- class projects. He shares the design

Interior Designers: M- Style Inc.

studio became an amalgamation of young

elements, behind his three hospitality

and dynamic entrepreneurs, who would

projects from Pune; the seventh largest

access to business districts such as Chakan

implement

creating

metropolis of India that won A’Design

Hinjewadi IT Park and Talegaon. Exclu-

exquisite projects. This has, over the years,

Award 2013-2014; right from Gold, Silver

sively for corporate travellers, the ameni-

ensured a different and exclusive output

and Bronze categories.

ties include a 24 hour business centre with

innovative

ideas

each time that has resulted in absolute

flexible meeting space and complimen-

Inviting top-notch

tary WiFi. Leisure visitors enjoy the mul-

An advocate of the belief that archi-

Double Tree by Hilton is centrally located in

tiple entertainment and shopping districts

tecture created is comparable to an emer-

the heart of automobile and industrial belt

nearby. Explaining further, Ar. Jawdekar

gent poetry arising from the fine applica-

that house manufacturing units including

says, “The major clientele being corporate

tion of patterns, generative principals and

Tata Motors, Bajaj Auto and Eaton. With its

from the neighbouring IT and Industrial

refraction, Ar. Jawdekar is a born artist.

strategic location, the hotel provides easy

Hub, the owners wanted to create a busi-

client satisfaction.

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ness hotel with multiple F and B outlets

the third floor. The fourth and fifth floors

catering to elite guests and local patrons

house standard guest rooms. The execu-

as well. Taking advantage of the clientele

tive rooms sprawls between the sixth and

profile and utilizing space to its optimum

eleventh floor. The thirteenth floor is a

was the main criteria while going back to

Suite floor and the next is a lounge floor

the drawing board.”

with a Presidential Suite. Lap pool sits on

The site had a small hotel of fifty

the terrace with a restaurant Level 12 and

rooms that was to be retained. The new

health clubs, fit in the split area of the ter-

hotel was to be designed and constructed

race and lounge floor.

in an open plot behind the existing hotel.

The prime emphasis behind this proj-

After the completion of a new hotel exist-

ect was on optimum utilization of space.

ing hotel was to be demolished. Restric-

The vertical connection was established

tion on site dimensions imposed vertical

via elevators and staircases designed at the

movement and the planning of services

extreme ends. The circulation of guest and

was the ultimate challenge. With no choice

the service areas were planned keeping in

but to go for double basement to incorpo-

mind that there will not be crossing. Spilt

rate back of the house and service areas ,

levels were introduced in design to take

the Lap pool was designed as a rooftop

advantage of most of the available space.

feature.

Structure is a frame structure up to the

The ground floor has a lobby and

second floor and RCC sheer walls, rules the

three spice restaurants and a kitchen. The

Suite floor and later converts into frame

first floor has conference and meeting

from lounge onwards.“The owners wanted

rooms along with a Linear Bar. The sec-

us to design a business hotel with its taste-

ond floor occupies a rejuvenating Spa and

ful blend of contemporary and chic décor.

admin office. Twin bed guest rooms are on

The hotel that would offer guests impec-

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cable service and warm hospitality in an

Project: Trikaya

enviable location. Owners also wanted

Location: Aditya Shagun Mall

to have various dining options for local patrons as well. Taking advantage of available space and going vertical emerged

Owners: Pinnacle Restaurateurs Pvt. Ltd. Interior Designers: Studio K-7 Designs Pvt. Ltd.

the concept of Simple yet Elegant!� says Ar. Jawdekar.

Flavours From The East Trikaya, a Sanskrit term refers to three forms of Buddha. The space is divided into three main functions: fine dining, lounge and banquet areas. The concept being Pan Asian, adopting South East Architecture focusing more on getting close to nature and natural elements are the key criteria in designing. The client wanted this restaurant to open doors for its discerning patrons to the exquisite South Eastern Experience inspired by nature and its marvellous manifestations. The client wanted the rooftop of a shopping centre, to be open and the enclosed area housing Pan Asian cuisine

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International Awards A’ Design Award and Competition 2013-2014 1. Category: Hospitality, Recreation, Travel and Tourism Design Project: Double Tree by Hilton, Chinchwad, Pune

in fine dining, open-air lounge and dining

colours acts as a dressing. Natural Ele-

on weekends. So the entire space was to

ments like wood, stones, planters and the

Status: Winner, A’ Design Award- Gold.

be divided into three parts. Arising close

engaging play of light and shadow enliven

2. Category: Interior Space and Exhibition

and personal with Mother Nature was the

the divine experience, while one moves

potential aim behind this project, creating

from one section to another. It portrays the

Project: Trikaya

a smooth transition of open and enclosed

Oriental philosophy of the absolute, time-

spaces. Discussing the challenges con-

less communication and the real world

quered, Ar. Jawdekar says, “The positioning

combined together quite ingeniously

of the existing services imposed division

offering a functional yet emotional and

of spaces, which were difficult to merge

visual delight.

Status: Winner, A’ Design Award- Silver 3. Category: Interior Space and Exhibition Project: Wah Marathi

with the flow in totality. Smooth transi-

Aisle from the lift lobby continues in

Status: Winner, ‘A’ Design Award- Bronze

tion of spaces, letting the landscape flow

the enclosed dining area with Balinese

4. Category:Interior Space and Exhibition

inside while an enclosed space to merge

gates. Courtyard dining is housed besides

with the outside, without compromising

the open space of the aisle. Fine dining is

Project: “Level 12 - Double Tree by Hilton”

on the functionality was the challenge.

divided into various sections. Elements like

Lush green hills around the site were an

water, stones and plants assist in maintain-

Status: Winner, ‘A’ Design Award- Bronze

added advantage. Contemporary styling

ing the continuity, allowing nature to gush

5. Category: Interior Space and Exhibition

as a base, we decided to add glimpses of

inside. Walk down to open lounge over-

South Eastern elements to arrive at the

looking lush green hills welcomes one,

Project: Linear lounge- Double Tree by Hilton

final solution.”

straight into the laps of Mother Nature.

Status: Winner, A’ Design Bronze

Simplicity is the key for this elegant

Open air dining gives a sense of garden

decor. It plays with an earthy look with

venue with greenery and water bodies fol-

contemporary styling while a dash of bold

lowing the concept.

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Emphasis was given on the use of local

by this thought.

Project : Wah Marathi

materials and the traditional construction

“Theme decors are fun; but can get

techniques. Exposed stone work with

monotonous over time. In that sense a

lava stone, partitions in white sandstone

contemporary styling manages to inter-

and creative use of bonds of construc-

est patrons more; and that is necessary to

tion are used as features of the restaurant.

draw them to the F&B outlet over and over

The vertical elements of the walls are clad

again. Therefore, a subtle fusion of aesthet-

with the raw cement particle board in pas-

ics was selected. As a result, rural materials

Indian/Maharashtrian culture and phi-

sages. Flooring is leather finished black

and objects are seen woven into the con-

losophy ingeniously; without compromis-

local stone (cudappah). The ceiling is kept

temporary fabric,” says Ar. Jawdekar.

ing on the functional and visual factors.

Location: Magarpatta Owners: Magarpatta Hospitality Pvt. Ltd. Interior Designers: Studio K-7 Designs Pvt. Ltd.

The restaurant does its bit towards the

exposed and is painted black to give a feeling of having dinner under twinkling stars

In a restaurant the sensory perceptions of

underprivileged sections of Maharashtrian

in the night.

the space dominate the level of appeal.

society, by displaying and selling home-

With simplicity as the primary guiding

made Indian spices. The subtle but distinct

Dine N Wine

factor, an earthy look was chosen and

Marathi flavour seeps into the décor at the

The eating-out culture has gained tremen-

splashes of bold colours were introduced

entry point itself. The lobby has the display

dous momentum over the years. People

through various elements such as tradi-

of Indian spices and regional merchandise

have become very adventurous in their

tional local artefacts, displays and mer-

such as pickles and snacks; made by the

food choices and experiment with differ-

chandise. An engaging play of light and

womenfolk of economically weaker sec-

ent cuisine styles from across the world.

shade – with a cleverly designed lighting

tions of society in the state of Maharashtra.

While this in itself is not at all a bad thing,

pattern enhances the divine experience

The most important design decision

what too much of extraneous influences

generated through organic components

was to use indigenous materials and tra-

do is that they overshadow local identity.

like wood and stones. The overall experi-

ditional construction techniques. Exposed

The décor of this restaurant was inspired

ence, though quite emotive, showcases

brickwork with wire-cut bricks and cre-

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ative use of brick-bonds are a highlight in

on the compound walls of Maharashtrian

client. Many of us have visited our fam-

the central portion of the restaurant. Two

villages. The raw wooden logs cladding on

ily homes in villages and experienced the

long walls separating the two sections are

the counter wall is symbolic representation

traditional homes, food, habits and way of

clad with horizontal strips of wastage from

of the ancient stone masonry structure in

life. The décor was based on the concept

wooden planks and raw wooden slices; in

rural India and particularly in Maharashtra.

of creating a sense of nostalgia in the local

an attempt to recreate the effect of dry

The flooring in leather-finished black local

patrons’ minds subtly; without letting the

stone masonry and random stone masonry

stone (Kudappah) is reminiscent of old

cultural overtones completely overpower

Dravidian architecture. “Restaurant décor

the space. Therefore the base for the styl-

Shortlisted for IHPA with Design Et Al – 2013- 2014

is a highly challenging area of design. The

ing was chosen to be contemporary; with

aesthetics chosen need to appeal to the

certain elements lending the nostalgic

1.

Wah Marathi- Restaurant Category

patrons and stay fresh and interesting over

touches – to create an overall delight-

time. The client’s brief therefore needs to

ful fine dining experience,” explains Ar.

2.

Level 12, Double Tree by Hilton – Bar and Club Category

be understood thoroughly and adapted

Jawdekar.

sensitively to the décor. As designers, we

The restaurant is divided into two sec-

3.

Linear Lounge, Double Tree by Hilton – Bar and Club Category

try to add value by sharing the benefits

tions. The lower section of the entry hall

of our experience and expertise, with the

has couple seating separated by a low

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height exposed bricks using interest-bear-

wooden toys from Sawantwadi, bottles

ing bonds of brick masonry. Openings in

filled with Rangoli (the traditional art of

this wall relate to the special lighting fea-

creating designs on the floor with coloured

tures (konadas) in traditional construction

sand), famous literature in Marathi and tra-

methods. A screen of vertical pine wood

ditional Maharashtrian sarees.

members (locally called mundas).

The ceiling is kept exposed and is

The upper section is raised by a step;

painted black to give the effect of hav-

with seating designed to cater to larger

ing dinner under the twinkling stars in an

groups or families. Calligraphy frames in

open courtyard of a rural house.

the ancient Indian Devnagari script placed

The overall ambiance of the restaurant

on the black wall is a unique way of engag-

is a fusion of traditional earthy elements

ing guests while they are waiting for the

with a contemporary design as a base. It

food to be served. The other side of this

gives an international look to the restau-

section displays various artefacts from the

rant and encourages even the elite in the

Maharashtra region like the very famous

city to step in and experience the regional cuisine.

National Awards 1. AICA Artist in concrete awards Asia Fest 2013-2014 - Category: Restaurant And Bar Small- Commendation.

Know the designer Having stood second in Shivaji University, Ketan achieved distinction in his Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture. After graduating

2. IIID MK National Award 2009 Hospitality Category- Runner up

he worked with Ar. Sanjay Prasade and lat-

3. IIID MK Regional Award 2009 Hospitality Category- Commendation

experience along with critical detailing in

4. IIID ANCHOR Regional Award 2011- Hospitality Category- Commendation

fications, experience and expertise helped

5. IIID ANCHOR National Award 2011Hospitality Category- Commendation

utilization of available resources ensures

6. IIID ANCHOR National Award 2011Hospitality Category- Commendation

blended composition. A good design

7. Times Good Food Award 2009, 2010 - Best Interiors (Hospitality)

desire, enthusiasm, simplicity, innovation,

er joined Ar. Mickey Chana to gain on site the design. His academic excellence, qualithis designer to enhance aesthetics and structural combinations. He believes that work and client satisfaction, a perfectly according to him is a combination of grace and necessity. Drawing inspiration from Nature, the studio has successfully delivered about 1,000,000 sq ft of ‘fusion’ architectural and interior experiences. The design studio offers consultancy in Architecture and Interiors, and for open and public spaces. Each design is visualized and achieved by following a simple sevenpoint agenda: • Elegance through simplicity in design • Optimization of experience • Troubleshooting with inspiring architecture • Reflect the overall theme • Harmonizing with the environment • Effortless implementation • Cost effectiveness www.studiok-7.com SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER 2014 • DESIGN MATRIX 71

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Green design

Stone Magic The first Ritz Carlton at Bengaluru had to create an impact. From its inception, till handover, every minor detail, finish, proportion, impact was discussed and re-discussed with the owners, architect and landscape architect for perfection.

Architect Landscape Indian Architect

WATG Belt Collins, Singapore RKA, Delhi

Client

Nitesh Estates Pvt. Ltd.

Duration

12 months

dyssey embraces the potential of

O

inspires and motivates Odyssey to dream of

Natural Stone as an architectural

the endless possibilities, when combined

and a design element. Exploring

with cutting-edge technologies.

available in India and abroad, this entity

Hardscape and Water Features

has carved its niche in Stone Design and

Ruchika Grover, Director, Business Devel-

Architecture. A firm belief in constant R&D

opment and Design Development; Odys-

by investing in the latest technologies and

sey along with eminent her team crafted

training of craftsmen has enabled Odyssey

the driveway at the Hotel Ritz with 50mm

to become leaders in this domain within a

thick, edge cut cobbles of 150x150mm with

short span of time. Recognizing the beauty

a combination of Dark Grey Granite (chis-

and talent in Indian craftsmanship is what

elled), Black Granite (Flamed/Natural Split)

the huge resources and varieties of stones

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Ruchika Grover

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and Light Grey Granite (chiselled).

The pattern moved from three, five meter diameter circular patterns at the

Granite in a radial pattern. And flowing to

lattice carved in White, Sandstone Flanks

larger, more Indian inspired patterns on the

the Entrance, Exit, Swimming Pool and the

pathway to the banquet.

Port Cochere creating a stunning visual

entrance, to a 150x150mm grid of Light

The ventilation shafts and feature walls

impact and also screening of the unsightly

Grey Granite in Chiselled finish and Black

enhance the play of shadows with Rustic

areas of the site. Light Bollards with Lattice

Granite in Natural Split, providing that dif-

Yellow and Mocha Crema Limestone in a

on all sides are placed all over the site.

ference in texture and cobbled feel. The

Natural Split finish and chiselled textures.

150x150mm grid meets the Port Cochere

The Water Features at the entrance, Port

About Odyssey

or the drop off of the hotel in a circular pat-

Cochere, Driveway and Function Lawn,

Backed with over 20 years of experience,

tern, cut in radials of 300x300mm paving

continue with the same palette. One will

Odyssey is the ideal partner for large

in Black Granite (chiselled) and Light Grey

be overwhelmed with the Pots carved from

Residential, Hospitality and Commercial

Granite (chiselled), ensuring limited mainte-

solid blocks of dark grey granite in various

projects. Not only has Odyssey achieved

nance and hassle for ladies who prefer high

heights from 450mm to 2100mm adorn,

breakthroughs over and above the usual

heels. The Function Lawn drop-off uses a

the entrance, driveway and the water fea-

trends, it has also brought a new insight

combination of different finishes in Black

tures of this 7-star property. 5 metre high

into projects developed in collaboration

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with Architects, Designers, Contractors and

Customised flooring inspired from elabo-

Decorators all over the world highlight-

rate Mughal carpets are created by inlaying

ing a transformation in the genre of stone

semi-precious stones and fabricating com-

designing and its implementation. An

plex optical illusion mosaics. Even simple

alumnus of the prestigious Sri Ram College

floor patterns such as checks, herring-

of Commerce, Ruchika heads the Business

bones or rustic slate/limestone floors add

Development Initiatives at Odyssey.

elegance and exquisiteness to the space.

The beauty of design fused with

Odyssey conceives age-old techniques

stone architecture has led Odyssey to

and amalgamates them with the latest

constantly cross new milestones. Odys-

technologies to create unique results. The

sey has designed a large number of high

classic collections such as crystal, kinetic

end residential, commercial and hospital-

and the all new Ishi Kiri based on Origami

architecture with its creative and unique

ity projects. Contributing to hard scapes,

that can be extensively used as designs on

ideas remaining walls and facades.

water features, wall murals and sculptures,

the exterior as well as the interior of a build-

Odyssey have given each a distinct identity.

ing. Odyssey has given a new definition to

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Design aspect

A Touch of Zing Each work done by Archana Shah & Associates, Ahmedabad, is meant to touch the heart of its clients. Its highly motivated team is driven by strong design principles, highest levels of quality and ethical business practices, ensuring excellence in every design created.

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A

rchana

Shah

&

Associates

started in 1995, as an interiorarchitecture

firm

committed

to high-end services for interior design, architecture and project management.

Founder Ar. Archana Shah and Principal Associate Amit Shah have raised it to a firm with a dedicated team that works comprehensively, blending the time, cost and clients’ requirement, to design and build beautiful, functional spaces that last long beyond lifetime. Design Matrix presents the differential deigns: A corporate office, a plush apartment and a Hookah Parlour designed by this smart design firm. Let’s move into details!

A Classy Modern Work Space As one step in this office, one is strongly going to believe that this is completely a classy modern workplace. “We want the interiors to echo the classy ambience, but yet it is suitable for what would basically be completely work oriented environment was the shortest yet complicated brief given by the clients,” says Archana and Amit.

This corporate house is situated at one of

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and modern philosophy to the interiors of this office. The intermittent touches of veneers, subtle wallpapers and a copious application of glass that opens up the spaces projects a fresh, timeless look that befits to achieve a more spacious and contemporary feel. The designers tried their best to emerge with a well lit, comfortable, yet effective work environment whilst retaining the power packed ambience that is complemented by the colour palette. ‘‘Our space creates a wonderful impression of who we are,” comments Manish ShahDirector, True Value Group.

The basement area housed the general staff along with a separate secured cabin for the archive file storage. A fabric the main roads in Ahmedabad. The True

Every level required a distinct character

paneling that also serves as a tack board

Value Group of Companies serves as an

that would represent the identities of the

have been given to enliven the rather dull

integral platform for financial and manage-

group of companies. Each floor was fur-

environment. The modular work stations

ment solutions, legal advisory, real estate

ther to be divided into departments and

were custom made that give an elegant

and insurance advisory. “The space was a

their allied cells. The ground floor spaced

and stylized working environment for the

bare shell when we came by it. It had no

up the reception, waiting area, meeting

staff. The reception at the entrance is neat-

protruding columns, and no restrictions

room, and two cabins. The first floor has

ly designed in the soothing shades of silver

except strictly following the Vaastu prin-

two cabins for their associate partners

and green, where plush and comfortable

ciples. We roped them into the layout and

respectively, with their workforce. The

brown leather seating allows one to wait

tried to bring out the final classy modern

second and the third floor is exclusively

in comfort. A marble fountain is placed at

outlook adhering strictly to it. The work

a director’s floor. Here the personal office

the north-east corner according to Vaastu,

started by understanding of the site plan

has an extended formal seating space with

The Pooja place at the entrance blends

and the companies to be accommodated

a total privacy. The fourth floor also has a

effectively with the interiors without creat-

with their respective requirements of the

state of the art conference room. The ter-

ing indifference in the look and feel of the

workforce, “adds Ar. Archana.

race was kept exclusively for the pantry

space. The use of graphic has been done

The corporate house is structured as

and the cafeteria space. Care is taken to let

to show the growth of the company may it

a ground plus three floors building along

daylight penetrate all interior spaces. Effort

be in the meeting room where the graphs

with a basement and an open terrace.

has been made to bring uncomplicated

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that shows growth from a bud to a full

the other floor. The cafeteria is all together

An Elegant Contemporary House

blown flower. The meeting room is done

a different story and is a total outburst in

Archana Shah and Associates were offered

in clear floor to ceiling glass partitions and

terms with the rest of the floors. The open

a challenge to remodel two separate

the solid partition at back again following

cafeteria is covered by pre-fab structures

apartments on the first floor of a residen-

the principles of Vaastu.

and has skylight openings. The furniture

tial apartment building into a sophisticat-

A dignified corporate environment

here is maintenance free. The walls have

ed 3000 sq ft; spacious living for a family of

of cherry wood furniture, carpets, natu-

hand painted graphics. The rustic feel of

four. To remodel a space was a challenge.

ral wood floorings, sophisticated lighting

the space is carried forward by the use

After working with many permutations

and fine furnishings is created in the sec-

of the river finished kotah. The flags were

and combinations and keeping into con-

ond and third floor. This reflects the classy

specially created that bear motivational

sideration basic principles of vaastu during

contemporary environment needed for a

quotes. The interesting element of the

the planning stage, the design team pro-

renowned organization to do its business.

whole offices is the throughout running

gressed with a symbiotic design approach,

Formal seating area creates a using glass

wooden patta that at the doors acts as

accentuating the spaces with functional

partition that keeps the feel of the space.

the handles and elsewhere as the design

elements. “We had tried not only turn an

Fully leathered upholstered sofas with Ital-

element. The doors have alternate strips of

unstructured space into an elegant one for

ian stone centre tables placed on a fur car-

clear and frosted glass, creating a sense of

our clients but at the same time attended

pet-spread impart the richness to the level

visual continuity, while also lending a cer-

to needs along with a sense of privacy &

of the director. The cabin is also accented

tain amount of privacy to the cabin.

security,” says Archana and Amit.

with art –d –objects as the client is an art

The clients also wanted a design that

Each space in the home seems to

lover. A small space has been carved out

would give them plenty of space to display

enjoy an open, airy feel, a well lit and soft

to accommodate a dressing area where

their impressive portfolio. Keeping this in

ambience, reflecting the designer’s belief

they can get ready for attending any for-

mind, we designed the focus walls – in

that air and light are the two crucial ele-

mal meetings. A back lit carved wooden

the staircase passages and in the recep-

ments that a designer needs to bring

partition that lends privacy to the secre-

tion areas and some cabins that were used

in any space. This home is maintenance

tarial area. The Boardroom on the fourth

as canvases for different graphics. The

free space, so rather than overfilling the

floor is prepared for whatever 21st century

building on the whole has a very appeal-

spaces, Archana and her team maintained

business requires. It has large windows to

ing façade in the terms of the cladding,

the aesthetics by using tasteful elements.

enhance the view of the outside green-

one vision floor to ceiling glass, and the

Three great bedrooms for the family, one

ery. The cross grain effect in the veneer

lightings. The windows on the façade are

for guests, an informal and a formal living

paneling and the acoustically treated wall

treated with wooden blinds and for the

space, an activity den, dining and a Pooja

lifts up the whole ambience of the space.

rest of the office, jute cloth with subtle and

that makes the delineation of spaces quite

Fresh flowers are every day placed at the

soothing colours is used. To conclude, the

comprehensive. Geometric lines, minimal

conference table to provide freshness to

sophisticated environment has focused to

colours, canvases and painting on the

the space. Stackable strips of glass the

make their exclusive, high-powered clien-

walls, subtly lit artefacts in the alcoves

fourth floor horizontally stacked glasses on

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window are the distinguishing features of

for parties. The family room has custom-

bedrooms have also become multipur-

this house. The entrance design has a very

ised sofas with one orate wall treatment.

pose. It is the space, where they often

positive impact on a visitor. A striking Jali

Another wall at tv panel with niches for

work, read, follow a hobby, or catch up on

door is created with antique bronze laser

accessories that even helps to keep con-

TV re-runs. In this scenario, it is extremely

cut panels stuck together in a grid form.

nectivity with other areas also visually

essential to design a soothing oasis con-

When you enter the apartment, there is a

keeping privacy for the same. The crafted

ductive to indulgent comfort. The elder

kind of a pause; an anti-space is created by

bronze handles for the glass doors, the

son’s bedroom is chic and trendy, comple-

the wall. This compact vestibule with seat-

copper signage & the bronze grill at the

menting his dynamic traits. It is done in

ing near the entrance has a cupboard for

entrance door gives the house a signature

pine wood giving it a very modern look.

shoes and electrical service cabinet. From

styled statement.All the common areas

A lot of elements come together to

here, you either go to the dining area, the

have Italian flooring that appears fresh and

make a good interior. This is especially

family room or you walk into the draw-

bright with polished floors, white walls

true for this apartment. There is a fusion

ing area. The flooring connects all the

and ceiling with recessed warm white

of clean contemporary lines with custom-

spaces, making it a continuous element

lights that lends a soft glow to the interi-

ised wall arts, paintings with a definite play

throughout the house. The kitchen is stra-

ors.. Each bedroom has a unique appeal,

of textures, wall treatments. After all the

tegically placed in centre that enables the

designed keeping the individual prefer-

overall effect gives enough character and

lady to have a control on the activities of

ences in mind. The master bedroom is a

excitement that a home necessitates to be

the house. The kitchen too has been cus-

restful space to retreat, an ambience that

enjoyed by the family and friends. Craftily

tomized to the requirements of the client

invites one to luxuriate, rejuvenate and

adhering to the brief and providing the cli-

instead of buying a ready modular kitchen.

spend quality time with family. Warm hues

ent with all his requirements without com-

The colour theme chosen for the same

mainly white, brown and beige, create a

promising on the design detailing, this

was white and burgundy and lighting

neutral ambience. The TV unit is mount-

personal space is a beautiful example of a

were very carefully planned to ensure ease

ed on an island formed at a comfortable

functional yet stylish home.

in function. The rooms are on either side

viewing distance. It is placed so that the

of the passage and dining area in the cen-

television can be viewed from the bed as

A Swanky Ritzy Experience

tre, and a master bedroom at the end. The

well as from the seating by rotating it. Note

Options for entertainment in the metros

living areas are divided into two divisions

the small detailing done on the back side

have been in transition, keeping pace with

–formal and informal. The formal draw-

of TV panel that hides the wiring when

the changing profile of the upper-urban

ing room also has the facility of a projec-

viewed from either side. Ample yet unob-

Indian well travelled class. Hookah bar as

tor screen with the professionally planned

trusive storage creates a clutter-free space

a concept today has become a lifestyle

sound system so that at times it can be

enhancing the feeling of openness.

statement with a distinctive globalized

converted into a home theatre.

The other two bedrooms have been

The family seating has an extended

designed to meet the needs of their two

balcony area which can be opened up

sons with most of multitasking lifestyles,

stature attached to it and also as a place to unwind at the end of a stressful workday.

Archana describes, the design of a

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hookah bar completely depends upon the

intended to evoke the complete experi-

The tops of the tables also have vitrified

eventual use, the ambience that would be

ence, is achieved through the design, more

tiles to make it more functional. All the

appropriate for that use and how one can

specifically through décor details such as

walls and the flooring and the tapestries

achieve it with a distinct character where

the accessory features and materials used.

have been purposely kept white to add

people would feel a new experience and

The combination of materials is selected

drama.“Hookah bars are highly ambience-

yet be comfortable within it. This forms the

keeping in mind the creation of a space

oriented places and the lights act as a

underlying principle of the rendition of the

conducive to relaxation and conversation,

medium to bring that wow factor” says

space. The theme is an extension of the cli-

while evoking upper-end luxury. Detailing

Archana. Since the walls have a prominent

ent’s concept of space. Our well focused

has been done to some of the evocative

white with the furnishings, they have been

client came to us with the predefined

design elements that impact occupiers of

washed out with colour changing RGB

theme of “pure whites” in the mind. “The

the space. A dead service passage that also

lights to impart a very realistic and dra-

design procedure was initiated from this

acts as an entry to the hookah bar from the

matic effect. This creates a new experience

point,” says Archana. The bar, though a

restaurant area has been enlivened with

every time you enter into the same space.

renovation project, was totally altered by

the history of “hookah” depicted in differ-

LED light fixtures have been used to give

giving it dead spaces room to breathe. The

ent frames. The wall has a splash of fluores-

a warm subdued lighting.One of the most

interiors of this entertainment space are as

cent colours to impart more excitement to

definitive features of successful design

seductive and alluring as the skilled prepa-

this “historic wall”. The entrance door has

is the synchronization of ideas between

ration of culinary delights.

been specifically designed which has hoo-

the developer and the designer. And that

The space layout that was derived

kah pipes “hose” sandwiched in it and the

is what Ar. Archana Shah has achieved

had a 30 person seating as it was compul-

handle is out of the “mouthpiece” of the

in her designing of this bar. She helped

sory for them to have a simple restaurant

hose. The “droplet of water” was taken as a

actualize the design-centric idea, which

seat and then the hookah bar seating

basic shape and beads were carved out of

positions the hookah bar as “the next new

has been given. Both the restaurant and

red coloured acrylic. Each and every bead,

space”. The novelty of which attracts eager

the bar have been separated by a clear

then chained together formed a chain

‘experiences’.With the premise of creating

glass which imparts openness for one to

of droplets that act as a curtain near the

an ambience that communicates status,

either be away from the crowd or be with

screen and when lit from above they cre-

sophistication and comfort, Ar. Archana

the crowd. It also makes it able to view

ate a luminous appeal. Graphic patterns in

Shah, describes this hookah bar as a place

the ongoing live shows, sports or mov-

wood with the backdrop of mirror adds to

appropriate for comfortable and easy

ies which people find it more fascinating

the classy ambience of the space. The fur-

seating, with ambient lighting that cre-

to view the happenings on larger screen

niture had to be made woodless to make

ates a feeling of relaxation. Ultimately it

rather than any wall mounted screens.

it maintenance free and also fit in a strict

is the ‘feel’ that impacts the hookah bar’s

This helps to create a very flirtatious atmo-

budget of the client. So every single sofa

patronage.

sphere between the public and the private

and the partitions have been done in pre-

space. The conceptual theme of the space,

cast slabs to give it a woodless experience.

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Creative ideas

WINGS

OF IMAGINATION With a streamlined look that offer bright, contemporary aesthetics focusing on functionality, the budding designers of Nirmala Niketan created furniture designs representing tech savvy, innovative, realistic; symbiotic to the internet, fast multi-tasking world around us.

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Reclining Chair The Knight Night

The Knight Night

longer considers the owl as an inauspicious

The owl is a nocturnal bird and lives a

bird. The owl is seen in charms, bed sheets,

night life. The name Knight Night signifies

jewellery etc.,” exclaims Tasneem about

a person who rules the night and darkness,

her unique creation.

just as the wise old owl. The furniture designed by Tasneem Arsiwalla comprises

Rock App

a chest of drawers. The furniture piece is

In our day to day busy lives, WhatsApp

in the shape of an owl with drawers in

has marked its presence as a quick

its body and in the eyes, one can store

communication medium. Ankita uses her

knick-knack items of use. The use of lights

imagination and creates a chair, imitating

around the eyes, depict the shining eyes

the logo of this application.

of the bird, when one looks at it in the

The phone icon in-acts as the seat

night. The light can also be used as a

area; the outer ring plays the role of the

night lamp in the room. The colours of

main structure that allows the rocking

the body are kept as a flower, keeping in

action in the furniture. On an additional

the mind the funky, and the fun loving

note the offsets of a receiver on top gives

temperament of today’s generation. “After

support to the head like a pillow. Explain-

hours of sketching and brain racking, the

ing her imaginary lines, Ankita Maru says,

owl is what catches my attention. The owl

“The increased popularity of this social app

fits perfectly with striking similarities with

is a replicating element for “Y Gen”. The

today’s generation, who love their night

lives of people highly involves this applica-

life just like this bird. The “Y Gen” also no

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best. A rocking chair is for individual sitting use; hence it’s often not combined with sitting sets like the sofas etc. More than face to face communication it would be favoured for virtual (online) ones. My twist in design is bought as for a change; it uses crimson in the seat colour and a recyclable material Stainless Steel. The mirror finish offer highly smooth and glossy finish to the outer structure, i.e., Metal Ring.”

Reclining Chair An eye catching Reclining Chair designed

by Priyanka Mehta, with the concept of de-constructivism, will lure one. The design of the same looks like it is done in bits and pieces in a haphazard manner.

The sharp edges and the soft green colour with combination of white gives a pleasing and relaxing look. The idea of the design was derived from a hand cart used on construction sites. This chair can be dragged to any space in the house or a lawn area. Having a relaxing time with a cup of Cherr ’y’ Shible Pick Stack of Coins

coffee on this chair will be indeed blissful!

Cherr ’y’ Shible Pick Vinita Prabhu creates futuristic chair with

The Unwinder

sleek and minimalist designing. The chair

Best of both worlds, is a situation where in

is designed with the concept of a cocktail

one can enjoy two different opportunities

glass, which is presented with a cherry

in one go, with this concept, Pragati

and a stirrer toothpick, hence the name is

Mayekar adds in a perfect blend by an

Cherr ’y’ Shible Pick as it also cherishes the

ultra-contemporary interpretation of the

atmosphere and boosts the mood. The

classic reclining arm chair- The Unwinder.

furniture is a Bar Chair, which can also be

This exclusive design is in the shape of a

used as a high chair. The seat is inspired from

studio lamp. An excellent combination of

the slices of cherry, which is constructed in

aesthetics, functionality and technology

plywood and the base is in the steel.

in a single piece of fashionable furniture allows you to take pleasure of the best

Stack of Coins

of both worlds. What’s more? A fancy

Study Table can be a faithful minion to carry

Bluetooth speaker adorns the chair making

our inspiration. Dipti Jhala designs multi-

this an irresistible must -have for every

purpose furniture, saving valuable space

individual. The Unwinder is the ideal place

with elegant lines, excellent ergonomics,

to enjoy a good book, listen to music, take

unsurpassed stacking and handling. The

a nap or indulge in a conversation. Sit back,

space saving advantages will make room

relax and let the Unwinder do the rest!

for flexible interiors. Coins stacking can be

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a fun hobby for anyone. We all would

The Unwinder

love to break open the piggy bank make our coins stacking masterpiece. Once, while playing with Indian rupee coins of 1, 2, 5, 10 denominations, Dipti got the idea for the project, the arrangements of coins one on one. “Stack of coins leads a good habit of saving money. I feel every youth should kindle this habit and this will lead to good investments with higher returns,” adds Dipti.

Design Matrix always believes in encouraging young budding designers and we request our designer friends to send in a note of appreciation to these youngsters and we are here to spread the inspiration to them and make them more creative.

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Design N Build

MINIMALLY STYLED APARTMENT Ar. Arbaysis Ashley and his wife Pooja blend in a spell casting design through a 2 BHK apartment within the heart of Mumbai. Design Matrix with Ultra Tech paints had awarded this project as a best residential project in 2012.

T

here

detailing. Located on the fourteenth

under the preview of the design scope.

floor

of

new residential complex,

The floor plan steps into a living room

some restrictions were imposed on these

with an area carved out for the dining

young designers, while the making of

and a kitchen connected to it. The two

this project. A crucial challenge was not

bedrooms with attached bathroom

challenges

to change the spatial layout or touch and

involved in the making of this

the finish of the existing elements. The

home sweet home with fine

rest of it was barely a bare shell and fell

were

a

many

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have access from a common lobby. The design idea of the entire apartment runs through a very minimal statement with a few elements of detail

being

an understated accent. The flooring in the living and dining area is a white satvario, which is broken by a solid wooden flooring in the bedrooms. The false ceiling is minimal with a cove to provide soft indirect, general lighting, except over the dining area, as the false ceiling had to be dropped to council services.The designers chose to have a ferden unit for air conditioning. Non reflective soft halogens, have been used for accent and ambient lighting.

DĂŠcor Aesthetics The living room sofas are simplistic with wide sleek proportioned wooden handles. The seating looks on to the grey tiled wall for LCD. This wall has an under light, which washes the space below. The three free standing cubes with a motif carved on the front side act as television console and additional storage.The entire canvas colour of the living room is of muted tones with white being the larger canvas, the neutral grey TV wall and an accented deep brown wallpaper, behind the sofa running to the TV wall.

The wooden strip paneled wall around the window offset the curtains.

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Owing to the space constrain for seating a hybrid revolving floor cushion was designed to add in another seating, this allows for an indulging experience of lounging at the floor level with back support and also permits the user to opt for multiple functions like watch television read or chat with friends. Elaborating further, Ar. Arbaysis, says,“We wanted a table lamp, which would not only just add subtle light to the ambience, but would add up to the contemporary décor of the apartment, so we designed a light fixture, which would talk about pure minimalism and add in strength to design by almost being absent in visual detail. We designed a specially fabricated sensuous glass lamp, which also double up as a vase and one visually sees striking flowers lit from a light source

itself to the side wall along the buffet

same from the guests’ eye. The cabinet

below in a transparent glass vase.”

counter,” explains Pooja.

above the console detailed in wood

The mirror wall not only creates an

groves to symbolize Buddha, the shutter

optical illusion of space but in the day

opens up on gas pumps and gives them

One will be certainly lured by the

time also captures the astounding view

a full mandir space. The storage almost

white dining with contemporary chairs.

from the window opposite and creates

looks like floating as only the thickness

The kitchen has been designed in a

an illusion that the flat opens up to the

of the shutter is seen, as the sides too

complete white, the shutters finished

outside on both ends making it look

have been wrapped in mirror and gets

with a white Pu finish and the counter

spectacular .

camouflaged with the mirrored wall.

Indeed a breathtaking design, adding a magical spell to the overall décor!

done in white Corian.“The space being

The buffet table under provides for stor-

a bit tight we worked with panelling

The tranquil line

age and is continued to be detailed with

the wall with a mirror and sliding mir-

The one primary need of the client was

the wooden grooves to make it look like

ror door leading into the kitchen or in

a space to have their worship idols in

one ensemble. The console magnified

other words the kitchen is tucked away

the living/dining area and the challenge

in length and width in the mirror add to

behind this light mirrored wall wrapping

was a play of hide and seek, hiding the

the visual space.

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Personal Space The lobby to the bedrooms has been clad in wood detailed with random circles raised on it, the texture wraps on to the doors also getting them to camouflage and make it look a wrap of wood texture not revealing that the bedrooms lie beyond it.

The room to the left for the daughter, is ruled by black as per the taste of this occupant.The room has a stunning black silk fabric, wallpaper with bold pink brought in through the bed furnishing to give her a room with a zing. The bed is a minimal white, the wall along the window had a niche below, which

and red. The side depth of the wardrobe

ish fabric headboard. The wall behind

the client wanted to reserve for storage.

has been used for the much desired

is a white wallpaper with a subtle tex-

The entire wall has been clad in random

storage for toiletries without being seen

ture. The wardrobe is finished in wood

strips finished in white PU, which tuck

in the small sized bathroom.

with contemporary steel inserts. The

away the store. The wardrobe has been

The master bedroom steps in from

master bedroom bathroom is a com-

designed with a combination of mirror

a cut off lobby. The client wanted to

bination of white and black with steel

and leather cladding, the central shutter

have a large mirror for dressing so the

strips breaking the wall. The artefacts

opens to the bathroom. Her bathroom

mirror stepped inside the cut off lobby,

have all been selected in glass to add to

has been designed in a totally contem-

draped along the walls and the stor-

the space without building up as a focal

porary and young flavour with back

age to make it look like one monolithic

point.

painted glass slabs running from floor to

wrap of the mirror. The bed is made of

wall. It’s a striking combination of white

underlet wooden base and a suede fin-

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Corporate design

DESIGN PERGOLA Masterpiece is a commercial office space designed in the suburban hub of Gurgaon in NCR, designed by MAas – a renowned professional architectural and interior design firm, based in New Delhi.

Ar. Kamal Ratra

Photo courtesy: Project:Client; Architects: Jatinder Marwaha

Fact File: Typology: Commercial Office Building Name of project: The Masterpiece Location: Golf Course Road, Gurgaon Name of client: Harinder Singh Name of client’s firm : Advance India Pvt. Ltd Email : harinder@advanceindia.co.in Principal Architect: MAAS Site area (sq ft & sq m): 48729.37sqft, 4527.069sqm Built-up area (sq ft & sq m): 1, 57,709 sqft, 14,651.6 sqm

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Ar. Vivek Puri

L

ocated in an oddly shaped urban site, the narrow part of the site faces the front. Instead of a typical solution of

a narrow façade frontage with a wedge or sliced edge in line with the site shape, a sweeping curved volume is carved that unifies the front and side edges of the built

form, while conforming to the local building

with the all the features that would enable

codes and setbacks.

it to be energy-efficient. The seemingly

The sharp knife-like cutting edge is used

large openings of the building are for non-

as a corner highlight; a combination of a

habitable areas, whereas the work areas have

curved and cubic form is designed essen-

small controlled openings on the harsh west

tially to create a dramatic upshot that holds

facade (front facade) of the building.

the entire built form together. The form is

Conceived as a void that runs right

analysed for the various functions to locate

through the vertical volume of the building,

the entry lobby (atrium), vertical circulation

the focal point is the multi-height atrium that

and the office floor plate. The rest of the

transforms itself into a terrace garden at the

floors are planned for office spaces. Planning

upper floor. In an attempt to cover the void to

is done in a manner that the curved edge

create an enclosed space, the atrium shapes

is always used for terraces and common

itself into a breakout, congregational space

areas in order to optimise the frontage for

that brings people together, while in its open

public use. The essence of the plan exhibits

guise with a pergola, the void converts itself

a well-planned building for office use with

into a terrace garden. Plants on the terrace

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heat absorption of the building, resulting in less energy consumption. In order to optimise on energy usage, the atrium is predominantly made of glass that brings in sufficient daylight and reduces incoming heat. Glazed, solar-controlled glasses allow sunlight into the building, while blocking much of its heat.

The external lighting is also designed in a manner that does not intend to up-light or down-light the faรงade, but instead highlight the metallic pergola as a skin and the stone corner as well.

The well-lit boundary wall is planned as an invisible entity to blur the line between the site boundary and the road outside, in

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order to merge the built form with its sur-

with flexibility and aesthetics that adhere to

rounding urban content, It attempts to high-

contemporary architecture.

light and reveal the building behind, adding to the magnificence of the faรงade and its

About MAas

feature as a whole. Designed as a combina-

Founded in 1994, the firm is headed by

tion of c-channels, clear acrylic and plants,

architects Vivek Puri and Kamal Ratra. Work-

the intent is to not highlight a boundary wall

ing across diverse typologies such as resi-

and focus on the building.

dential, industrial, commercial and institu-

The materiality of the project is intended

tional buildings, the firm has the expertise

to be maintenance-free, cost-effective and

to undertake both architectural and interior

works towards highlighting the corner front-

design work. A professional commitment,

age of the faรงade. Deliberately highlighting

based on trust and quality work together

the corner edge, single pieces of stone are

with an inherent focus on spatial planning,

cut to get the desired dramatic cutting edge.

design and sustainability, helps MAas studio

With the help of good external illumina-

achieve long lasting and fruitful relation-

tion, the building avails recognition and sym-

ships with their clients.

bolization. Overall, the project is planned in a

With an intent and commitment to good

manner that creates a green office building,

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mizes design as a tool to influence the bet-

cally improved the response time through

terment of the Built Environment. Imple-

web-based communication with the client,

menting projects under the crucial time and

examining and solving design problems

budget constraints, there is constant and

faster and in a more holistic manner, whilst

close supervision right through all stages

co-ordinating better with consultants, site

of a project until final completion. The stu-

engineers, project managers and building

dio’s mission is to deliver high-quality design

material suppliers. Apart from design, MAas

through an intensive research-based, multi-

also specializes in offering other consultancy

disciplinary and energy conscious approach

services such as Mechanical, Electrical, Sani-

that can aid in creating liveable environ-

tary, Landscape, Structural Engineering and

ments for today’s urban world. Through

QuantitySurveying through professional

collaborations with International Architects

teams of associated consultants; hence

and other disciplines, MAas brings in inter-

being a comprehensive and integrated ser-

national exposure to all design work at the

vice provider.

studio.

Utilizing latest technologies as a tool,

www.maasarchitects.net

the move to a digital platform has dramati-

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Dimensions

WELCOMING

ABODE SAZ, a leading Mumbai based architecture and interior design firm, headed by designer Sarfraz Shaikh, specializes in highend residential and commercial designs.

Their success lies in offering more, than just design solutions.

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I

enlighten the sense of modernism.

ncepted in 2009, “starts with you” is the design philosophy that drives

The living room is thoughtfully

the talented and passionate design

planned and designed to add a modern

team of SAZ. Apart from residential and

experience with a sense of pride. Shades of

corporate spaces, the firm also creates

grey and white have been used liberally as

mind blowing retail outlets, boutiques,

white exudes class and luxury, while grey

restaurants, exhibition stands and public

gives the much needed balance, so to link

spaces. One of their recent ventures is a

both, SAZ had used the aqua turquoise in

3BHK residential project within the heart of

the seating to create a freeness and wel-

Mumbai city; having a modern floor plate

coming feel to the space.

of the metropolitan city at Raj Heights,

This residence houses two master

Borivali, Mumbai. The entire apartment of

bedrooms and a kid’s room. “Keeping in

Mihir Shah is been designed on “A Straight

mind the master concept of colour and

Line concept”, where a line extends into a

forms, we have used colour blue with a

form and make it a space for living to its

combination of white and grey to keep

maximum, within the limited floor plate.

a sense of peace, in the master bed and

Explaining further, Sarfraz says, “We like to

bath. In the couple bedroom, we incorpo-

think big, inspire you with our own unique

rated shades of purple to inspire high ide-

ways of looking at things and bring a new

als. Purple being an introspective colour, it

level of craftsmanship and detailing to our

allows us to get in touch with our deeper

work.”

thoughts. We used a purple combination

The shades of white and grey with throw of different colours in each room creates individuality in itself to uplift and

understanding the needs of the young couple of this house,” adds Sarfraz.

Kid’s room was designed with Green

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and Sea Blue colour to add peace in the ambience of this space. Speaking about the aim behind using this palette, Sarfraz says, “Just as a green tree is the tallest living thing, so should our own pursuit of knowledge be, aiming high and keeping the goal of our achievement (top of the trees) in high esteem so to keep them motivated, we used a décor of warmth in the kids room.”

Isn’t kitchen space a corner of fire– Agni? So to keep it in flow with, the living, SAZ brainstormed widely and used a mint green wall dado tile with water jet mirror installations.

Definitely it will make the cooking experience more pleasurable.

SAZ’s motto lies in catering their clients with a different way of looking at their spaces and thus allowing exploration and experimentation in every aspect of design. The goal is to make a space come to life – to bring unity, yet leave room for surprises and the unexpected. “Our clients are involved in every step of the process and we help them to visualize the final outcome with drawings and renderings of each space. Understanding their requirements, lifestyles and expectations for their spaces, we create environments that reflect their unique personalities and are tailored specifically to their needs”, exclaims Sarfraz. sazdesigns@gmail.com SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER 2014 • DESIGN MATRIX 99

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Zoom in

A BRIGHT

VISION T

he BERG Awards for Real Estate 2014, attracted participation from a large cross-section of real estate players

spanning the categories of developers, architects, and interior designers’ across India. Ar. Prashant Sutaria shares his delight on bagging this award and explains the affordable concept: bliss for common man.

Estate Square , Ranchi, is the product of a vision that can be applied to ‘All Mass Housing Projects’ in ‘Tier III’ cities across India. The clients brief was ‘to build their first project in Ranchi, which will set a benchmark for many more to come!

The Estate Square is conceptualised as four solid blocks separated by green space, which are carved out as required and are accentuated with vertical and horizontal members. The balconies, weather shade and other elements like screen for toilet shafts along with refuge terrace and canopy are carefully interwoven to create a play of light and shadow to allow sun in winter and avoid excess heat in summer. These elements are also strategically used to break the scale of buildings on the

Project Name: Estate Square Location: Ranchi, Jharkand Project Architect: Prashant Sutaria Structural Engineer: Durga Singh Deora Project Builder: Estate Buildcon Pvt Ltd

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The Prashant Sutaria Architects were conferred the BERG Awards at the gala awards night held in Singapore for affordable residential architecture, for the Estate Square project in Ranchi.

fifth floor level by providing an element of horizontal fenestration, leading to a refuge terrace on the 5thfloor. Two back to back ‘C’ shaped balconies are provided at the eighth floor level, to create an interest and accentuate the top. It also helps in breaking the scale of the building to relate to human height. The large living room balconies are staggered to create visual interest and give better volumetric play. A long garden was created for recreational space and it also doubles as social interaction and community space making it the focal point for

L-R Hemanti Sutaria, Thomas McMahon & Ar. Prashant Sutaria

the residents to connect. In order to give a sense of arrival and to create a spatial human scale connection, an entrance gate with security point was provided.

also developed with maximum common

ings in stilt and also in open area using

With a need to work in a different and

walls but at the same time giving cross ven-

poly carbonate sheets. Due to the remote

innovative way and offering the best of all

tilation. The door and window sizes were

location of the site, a provision store, a

the luxurious amenities and open spaces,

standardised and simple straight line, ver-

gymnasium and medical facilities are

Ar. Sutaria and his team planned to offer

tical and horizontal elements were devel-

planned for the occupants of the com-

optimum benefit to the end user. Elaborat-

oped. An internal ventilation shaft was

plex as well as outsiders. The complex

ing further, he says, “We master planned

created to light the common areas with

has CCTV Surveillance for security, LED

this apartment with Vaastu compliances

natural light during the day as well as for

fixtures in common areas for energy sav-

and taking into consideration the local

creating a cross ventilation passage for air,

ing. The completion of this project suc-

requirements, a temple was created on

for back to back apartments. The material

cessfully and within the given budget has

North East corner of the Central area. The

used for architectural elements and con-

encouraged the entire team to take the

Garden has a fountain on East end and a

struction was kept simple with most of the

mass housing projects on a bigger scale

waterfall feature on the West to help cool-

construction done with locally available

in future. “We are working on many such

ing the air along with maintaining humid-

materials. The building’s elevations were

projects across India and we are commit-

ity. This strategy helped in creating a com-

developed with powder coated aluminium

ted to contribute significantly towards a

fortable micro climate.”

for durability and maintenance free use. Fly

better built and living environment for

A pergola covered sit out is created in

Ash Bricks were used for the compound

a large population, not only in India but

the centre for social interaction. The open

wall with just putti as finish with cement

also in other under developed and devel-

space in centre also helped to retain the

paint for aesthetics and cost control. The

oping countries in the Asian and African

existing structure till the construction got

entire compound is paved with cement

continent. I would say all the designers

over as a site office cum godown, which

tiles and has been designed in a linear pat-

should be conscious and aware to create

saved cost for construction of a temporary

tern keeping up with the design theme.

quality and sustainability in the structures

office and godown. Looking at the tight

Sufficient numbers of covered car

budget for construction the design was

parking spaces were created, below build-

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Design corner

COMFORT

MEETS

N G I DES

Quadrat Design Studio, the brain child of aspiring young interior designers Mitali Gupta Aggarwal and Amrita Shah, blends in a cosy and inviting feel in a recent endeavour – an apartment enclosed in the by lanes of the eastern suburbs.

T

he modern style of design, infused in this 21,00sqft apartment, inspires a lavish way of living and makes it

a perfect home for the Shah family. The apartment comprises 4 bedrooms- (one of which is a study/ guest room), a living and dining, kitchen, temple and utility areas.

The client requirement was a relaxed fussfree space to be maintained by the parents of this house as both their sons live abroad

Photo courtesy: Nilesh Dighe

and visit this abode occasionally.

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hint of purple form the colour palette of

home, Mitali says, “The most challeng-

the living area. In the entrance, one will

ing space was the study room. This room

be disguised by the hidden kitchen door

was technically an extra room for the

in a mirrored foyer, leading to the living

family with no specific function. It took a

and dining area. For a comfortable feel,

while to decide– if it should be made into

the designers laid two big Italian sofas

a full fledge home theatre, a guest room

in the living room. The grand fumed oak

or a children’s bedroom!” The room being

dining table with an extendable function

strategically located close to the living and

will definitely allow one to enjoy a relish-

dining area, it made complete sense to

ing meal. With a sharp design sensibility,

break a large portion of the common wall

the back of the dining chairs are kept short

to make it an extension of the living area.

to add an unobstructed view from the

The bright indigo coloured sofa in this

sofas outside, through the huge French

space is a German technological genius

window. Interestingly, one can take a peek

in itself. It has twenty different combina-

through the wooden blinds into the study

tions and adjustments, which gives its user

room from the dining room. Explaining

the ultimate comfort, one requires. It also

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making the room available for guests and

is a balance between classical inspired

visitors, whenever required. The living and

furniture and modern straight lines. The

dining area gets divided by a long passage,

focus here is the four poster bed, which is

which leads to the four bedrooms. In the

designed and made in chamfered walnut

length of the passage one finds two solid

wood. “The master bed is the USP of the

enormous sliding doors, which house the

entire house. The interesting element here

temple; creating a surprise element. The

is that out of the four posters, two posters

temple is designed in a contemporary

stand tall and the front one’s hang down

way by giving a tall onyx panel behind the

from the ceiling. We call it our version of

idol, which gives an illusion of the light of

a floating four poster bed”, says Amrita.

enlightenment.

All the walls have a beautiful intricate distressed motif wallpaper to complete the

Private zones

look. Danish Beige Italian marble flooring

All rooms are designed adding a personal

continues into the glass partition of the

touch. The designers have given each

bathroom making the space look larger.

room huge French windows to filter in

The entire room has a very serene calming

natural light during the day time. Interest-

feel to it.

ing and dramatic curtains have been used in each of these rooms.

The master bedroom for the parents

After brainstorming for three months into the project; the client decided to explore ready-made imported furniture

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options for the sons’ rooms. Accommodating the standard sizes of the ready furniture at that stage seemed quite challenging.

However, the innovative designers have cleverly juxtaposed the imported furniture with its shell. The elder son had a request that he wanted the bold and strong colour ‘Black’ to be used in their room. This room is the smallest compared to the other two bedrooms and using black would mean making it even smaller. This challenge is very smartly tackled by mirroring the entire entrance wall. This at once gives an illusion of the room being doubled in size.

The younger son’s room is a ready Italian furniture bedroom set. The design of this set has a retro twist to it as all the corners are curved. The teal colour on the curtains and a wall creates the perfect drama required in the space. The window overlooks a beautifully manicured garden.

Another complimenting set of areas in the apartment are the bathrooms attached to the rooms. Every bathroom is well planned and each one is designed quite differently. A herringbone mosaic floor tile in one gives a carpeted look, whereas the floral handmade mosaic show panel in the guest bathroom gives it a dramatic outburst. The master bathroom has colourful rustic handmade tiles, which complements the bedroom through its translucent glass wall.

The quirky lights, modern clocks, 3d frames and artifacts used in this apartment strikes the perfect note between style and

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serenity. With a common design sensibility, Mitali and Amrita often strive to achieve high standards of design with perfection, detailing and finishing; the Shah’s residence portrays their modern designing style.

In a span of 3 years Quadrat Design Studio has rapidly grown, spreading its roots in the design field. Amrita Shah and Mitali G. Aggarwal have been practicing in the field of design since the past 6 years and have successfully designed and conceived projects, which include spas, lounge bar cum restaurant, banquet, plush residences and offices. quadrat@hotmail.co.in

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Design Pedagogy

SPACE DESIGN

The Interior Space and Equipment Design discipline, focus on designing and planning, interior and exterior spaces, according to their functional hierarchies and interrelationships.

F

or spaces to be more functional and

a problem keeping in mind the user,

aesthetic, it requires components like

ergonomics, form and other related aspects

furniture, seating, storage, lighting,

of design. A complete design process is

etc. Hence the interior space design is

followed to arrive at a feasible solution. Form

integrated with the space equipment,both

study courses develop an understanding

spaces and related furniture give equal

of the ‘Space and Form relationship’, as one

importance. This makes the built space

of the essential design tools. It introduces

respond like an efficient, well designed

the basic elements and principles of three-

system. This approach imparts the learner

dimensional design and explores the visual

a unique edge than merely “interior

and structural qualities of objects. It also

decoration”. Design projects are classified

focuses on the nuances of colour in relation

into furniture and space design projects. In

to form and space. The course culminates

these the learners are required to identify

in looking at nature as an inspiration for

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evolving forms for man-made objects.

of socio-economic background, functionality

the landscapes or bringing in the exterior

Analysis of space and furniture is an initial

and trends. The learners are expected to

through other elements. Hospitals, home

project, which helps learners to understand

develop and integrate the above aspect

for elderly, schools for visually impaired,

existing spaces with context to space

through their solution. Recreational and

fire station are examples of spaces

planning, anthropometrics and ergonomics,

Service spaces such as Hotels, Restaurants,

having specific and special functions and

materials, form finishing etc. the course helps

clubs, etc. are used by people for more

requirement. Designers would need the

them develop an understanding of space

luxurious treatment. Apart from function,

ability to create spaces and element specific

and furniture in relation to the user. The

aesthetics take an upper hand and people

to special user groups. To develop ability to

problems are identified and solutions are

enjoy the special treatments being given to

meaningfully create spaces and element,

provided for the space as well as furniture.

such spaces which are normally not used in

which have a specific requirement and

Domestic space deals with the integration of

the domestic spaces. These spaces are vast

functionality.

the relationship between different activities,

also gives an opportunity to be extended to

spaces and users. This is done in the context

and connected with the exteriors through

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Insights

R

AMPAGE EVAMPED

It is new wine in a new bottle as the Delhi Daredevils’ office spruces up to match their spiffy new team and identity under the vision of Architect Manish Gulati who has imbued vibrancy and enthusiasm into the new office.

Words: Charishma Thankappan

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he Indian Premier League (IPL) sea-

T

permeate the sporty attitude into the work

out business as usual. Headed by Architect

son of 2014 saw a new look to an

area, while conducting business matters.

Manish Gulati, the builders created a swirl

old team that could have easily been

Therefore, there is an addition of two meet-

cloud, which projects a true representa-

mistaken for an additional group among

ing areas, along with the formal conference

tion of the various batting shots in all direc-

the existing squads. Yet, it was none other

room meant for sponsor meetings. One of

tions, hit to the different kinds of bowling

than the Delhi Daredevils who wafted into

the spaces is next to the reception, and can

deliveries, as in a cricket stadium. This was

the seventh season with a breath of fresh-

be used as a space for informal discussions

done after studying multiple movie frames

ness in all areas of their franchise.

or as an ideation centre which can be rear-

of batsmen hitting various strokes to differ-

Deriving from the youthfulness, exu-

ranged in several ways. The other is built

ent balls, and then overlapping them. This

berance, high energy, and effervescent

as an ideal ‘work-play-meet’ space, and is

NURBS (Non Uniform Rational B-Splines)

spirit that the new team logo symbolises,

called the “think tank lounge”.

model was constructed economically using

the revamped look of the Delhi Daredev-

Easily the mainstay of the entire office,

a thin steel cage covered by modules of

ils office mirrors the same zeal and power.

the “think tank lounge” is a result of archi-

four inch by three inch of wooden boards

With the intention of creating a seamless

tectural excellence that emits energy and

recycled from waste shipping pallets. The

space for both work and play, the office area

inspiration. The space operates on the prin-

bottom part of this installation is divided

now sports a look that combines both the

ciple of ‘work:play:meet’, in order to keep

into trapezoidal panels, each of which rep-

formal as well as the casual. The idea is to

the spirit of the game alive, while carrying

resents a player of Delhi Daredevils from

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the past six years, UV printed over MDF

This Delhi team believes in teamwork and

boards. This results in varied perspectives

mutual respect for their players and their

of the batting experience, as seen from

fans”.

diverse angles. The viewing experience

The new look Delhi Daredevils is enthu-

thus rendered is of multiple batting strokes

siastic, imaginative and a young sports

from the outside, and the collective force of

brand. Honest in approach and keen to

thousands of cheering spectators from the

unleash the excitement and bring the

inside.

experience closer to the fans. Fans, love for

The individual workstations are a

the game lifts their spirit from the stands to

melange of privacy as well as coordina-

skies. Delhi Daredevils resides in every fan’s

tion. Conceptualised in collaboration with

life. Office is part of the upcoming Aerocity

Steelcase, the work spaces are designed

District, a hub close to the airport which has

to enable focussed individual work as well

been developed by GMR Group.Overall,

as collaborative team-work. As a result, the

the youthful and sporty spirit of the team

opaque divider panels between work sta-

colours pervades the office. Corporate reds

tions gave way to low dynamic red acrylic

and ambers with natural greys along with

panels. To promote greater bonding and

the thorough use of recycled wooden slabs

camaraderie, and reduce strict hierarchies,

and natural MDF panels contribute an expe-

executive cabins are given clear glass parti-

riential depth to the surroundings. Luzlight

tions with shared desks.

Design Studio from New Delhi collaborated

Says Vinod Bisht, AVP, GMR Sports, “We

in the lighting of the office. The task lights

at Delhi Daredevils had gone for a complete

over the workstations designed as a group

image makeover in Season 7 of IPL and we

of three long and thin slivers of light rep-

wanted the basic core values of the team

resent the three wickets in the game and

to reflect in our work space. The driving

similarly a designed randomness of linear

principal and core values for the team are

point lights within the think tank lounge

courage and brilliance, honesty and pride.

represents millions of flashbulbs going off

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with subtle regional and contextual modifica-

during a match in a stadium.

“Delhi Daredevils” is spray painted in

tions in concepts. His work reflects his exhaus-

10 different Indian languages across the air

tive site experience with precision of thought

conditioning ducts that run openly across

and insights. In his stint of 15 years, he has

the office. The reception desk is adorned in

dappled in accessories/ products, campuses,

white Corian, and has display boxes in vari-

clubs, exhibitions, international stadiums,

ous sizes to carry each year’s team memora-

national institutions, residences, resorts, and

bilia. Adding to this, hand prints of players,

retail; with his forte being design and innova-

autographed bats, player profiles, and LCD

tion. Passionate about creating architecture

screens playing matches constitute the rest

with a soul, he has won and commissioned

of the space.

majority of the projects at M:OFA with a vision of creating amorphous and intuitive spaces

About Ar. Manish Gulati

and is now the Principal Architect & Direc-

With the aim of design-centric architecture,

tor at M:OFA Studios Pvt Ltd. His approach

Manish Gulati began his own practice in 2002,

to design is bold, contemporary, and global,

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Futuristic Design

Simplistic Reflections Studio ED a firm established 25 years ago , have had the same core belief from the beginning. Simplicity with richness has been braided into each project.

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M

inimalism being one of the main attributes in all the designs , the projects have always had the same

degree of sincerity from the planning to completion. A vision has always been brought to reality by this team .

INDOFIL A 30,000 sqft project which was divided into quadrants for better and quicker execution. The first three quadrants were working stations for the employees with their executives offices lacing the stations. The fourth quadrant consisted of all the upper management offices with the conference centre and the lounge.The centre court has been integrated with the wooden and glass grid to provide the visual connect and giving the space an open vibe.

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SHAH RESIDENCE A perfect example where two different visions have been integrated in the same house. The duplex has two different generations living on different floors, there have been different tones used to distinguish the two parts but eventually do blend into each other making it into one home.The lower level of the house has white floors and walnut and teak wood paired with soft furnishings in tones of off-whites and browns. As we ascend to the upper level the splashes of colors are more evident. The children bedroom or the black and orange themed home theatre room, colour with strong grey tones can be seen running through out this level. studioedindia@gmail.com

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Happenings

CONNECT, SHARE AND SPREAD The Future of Design is positioned to change the way we ‘think’ design and what’s more... it’s always going to be FREE!

T

he Future of Design architects,

TM

designers,

invites

Modi and Sonali Shah. Counting on

artists,

their support to this Design Revolution,

and

several extremely talented, successful and

material suppliers to register on www.tfod.

dynamic professionals have been invited

in – an initiative supported by celebrity

to support TFOD. They would be invited to

architects Sanjay Puri and Canna Patel. It is

write Guest Columns on TFOD and share

a newly launched professional networking

their views and opinions on a variety of

mega-portal; positioned to initiate a

issues across the spectrum of design. They

world-wide movement in the fields of

will also be invited to guide the process

art, architecture and design. A gateway

of building up the editorial content of

to the world of Art, Architecture & Design;

TFOD, of suggesting and anchoring design

this portal is created as a virtual meeting

discussions, and lots more!

product

manufacturers

platform for the design and allied fraternity.

With the zing in the economy and

Poised to become a single window

increasing popularity of virtual platforms,

facilitator in organizing, designing and

The Future of Design is created to satisfy

executing all construction, architecture,

the changing lifestyles, aspirations and

interior, design and art related needs, The

needs of the Indian masses. TFOD was

Future of Design aims to carry the concept

conceived by Ar. Roopa Sabnis Pinge, an

of good design across all strata of society.

author-editor with over eighteen years

Besides enabling interaction between the

of experience in the domain of art and

designer fraternity and manufacturers

design writing. The idea became a real-

and suppliers of material and products,

ity with the support of Prawal Potnis, an

consultants, service providers, artists,

entrepreneur in web technology and

students and end-users, TFOD will provide

Abhinandan Desai, a passionate and com-

at a click of a button, brilliant décor ideas,

mitted IT wiz with diverse industry expe-

interesting design discussions, information

rience. It is now guided and given a fresh

about and access to people, their work

vision with the involvement of stalwarts

as well as products. Among the first few

like Ar. Sanjay Puri (Mumbai) and Ar. Canna

architects and designers to bless the

Patel (Ahmedabad) as the first two mem-

initiative are Hafeez Contractor, Sanjay

bers of the Advisory Panel.

Puri, Canna Patel, Rajesh Patel, Shirish Sukhatme, Milind Pai, Dipen Gada, Hitesh

roopa@tfod.in

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Lighting Design is all about the strategic placement of light and matching the perfect light source for its intended function.

D

esigners today, recognize lighting, as a key design element in architectural and interior design projects. New and emerging ideas have brought a paradigm shift in our understanding, thinking and usage of lighting, which

is bringing out a change in the new lighting designed.

The Light + Design conference presents renowned International and Indian experts in Lighting Design to share their rich experience and introduce new technologies and future trends in Lighting and Lighting Design.

Key note Speaker: Pradyumna Vyas, Director, National Institute of Design; India Residential and Hospitality Lighting: Martin Klaasen, Principal, Klaasen Ligthing Design; Australia Urban Lighting: Reiko Chikada, Lighting Designer; Japan Impact of LED: S. Chakraborty, Vice president, Bajaj Electricals Ltd; Mumbai Facade Lighting: Ar. Nirmit Jhaveri, Director, Atelier Dada India Human Centric Lighting: Sudeshna Mukhopadhyay, Head of Competence Contro Lighting Applications and the lead faculty in Philips Lighting Academy; India Office and the key trends of the Future: Sabine Brunner, Executive Creative and Brand Management TRIL JX; Germany Landscape Lighting: Deike Ladwig, Architectural Lighting Designer, Sweden Lighting,an integral part of Architectural and Interior Design: Ar. Sanjay Puri, Sanjay Puri Architects; India. iiidlightdesign@gmail.com

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Event report

The Wish List A stellar list of architects and designers will collaborate to make something they have always wanted, but never been able to find, out of American hardwoods.

Photo coutesy: Petr Krecji, Nigel Melling in architecture and design. Paul Smith, Norman Foster, Amanda Levete, John Pawson, Alison Brooks, Zaha Hadid, Alex de Rijke, Richard and Ab Rogers, and Allen Jones have all indicated what product they long for. Under the mentorship of these ‘greats’, up-and-coming names are now designing the desired items for ‘The Wish List’.Sebastian Cox will design a workspace for Terence Conran. Norie Matsumoto is creating the perfect pencil sharpener for Norman Foster whilst Win Assakul is designing an extendable fruit or cheese bowl for Amanda Levete. The sisters that form Studio Areti are designing three items for John Pawson, a triangle shelf, slanted door and a hook. Felix de Pass is designing kitchen stools for Alison Brooks whilst Gareth Neal tackles tableware for Zaha Hadid. Fashion icon Paul Smith has asked Nathalie de Leval for a garden shed, whilst Barnby & Day are hard at work on a dining table for Alex de Rijke. Richard Rogers with Ab Rogers have requested a ladder from Xenia Moseley and Lola Lely is designing a chaise longue for Allen Jones.

T

he American Hardwood Export

from 13th - 21st September.,2014.The

AHEC has also developed a micro site

Council

leading

project builds on AHEC’s prior initiatives,

for ‘The Wish List’ project, which is now

(AHEC),

the

association

which have aimed at creatively promoting

live at www.wishlistldf.info. This will be

for the American hardwood industry, has

American hardwoods, and have involved

the hub for all information regarding the

announced its participation at the London

the likes of David Adjaye, Matteo Thun, Sou

project and currently includes details

Design Festival 2014 in collaboration with

Fujimoto and Amanda Levete amongst

regarding the design teams and project

Benchmark Furniture. An estimable list of

others.Terence Conran, co-founder of

descriptions as well as some images. Mate-

architects and designers will collaborate to

Benchmark, instigated the project when

rial used for this project has been donated

create a compelling installation, The Wish

he wrote to his friends and asked, “What

by UK-based timber and panel products

List, which will be exhibited at the Victoria

have you always wanted in your home, but

distributor - James Latham.

& Albert Museum (V&A) during this year’s

never been able to find?” His friends are, of

London Design Festival, which will run

course, some of the most illustrious names

international

trade

www.americanhardwood.org

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INDEX FAIRS 2014 9 -12 OCTOBER, 2014 BANDRA – KURLA COMPLEX, MUMBAI

Over the years Index Fairs have clung tenaciously to its guiding principle of being a focused B2B event with a clear focus to the architect, designer and builder community, and overall goal of creating a true platform for the industry with its signature business +design initiatives.

C

ommemoratingthe 26th edition

tality and retail industry (corporate, hotels,

of India’s largest B2B interiors

purchase management consultants) and

trade show, INDEX 2014 welcomes

government bodies invested in interiors,

a striking array of suppliers from distinct

architecture and design. This initiative is

segments:furniture, furnishings, decorative

developed in cooperation with hospitality

lighting

partner: Grand Hyatt and airline partner:

and

artefacts;

kitchen

and

appliances; office and contract furniture

Indigo.

and fixtures; intermediates for interiors such as flooring, doors, shutters, laminate,

The Art Enclave

paint, architectural and building materials;

UBM Index Fairs announces a long-term

architectural

collaboration with Aura Art Development

hardware,

spanning

an

impressive 300,000 square foot area.

Pvt Ltd, to host The Art Enclave at INDEX

A key feature of the Index Fairs is the

2014. Featuring the works (paintings, sculp-

large array of international products; the

tures and photographs) of upcoming and

2014 edition is the proud host of compa-

celebrated artists and civil solutions (fram-

nies from Italy, Spain, Portugal, Turkey, the

ing, glass casing, restoration, insurance)

United Kingdom, Malaysia, China, Taiwan

relevant to the art industry, the foundation

and the United Arab Emirates. INDEX 2014

of this art-focused initiative is to showcase

presents its visitors with the opportunity

the best of Indian and international art,

to network with delegates from various

offer a ‘Business + Design’ platform for

national pavilions. This includes the UK

artists, and provide an opportunity to con-

Pavilion hosted by British Contract Furnish-

nect with the architect, builder, designer

ing Association (Residential and Contract

and hospitality community.

Furniture Group); Italian Furniture Group,

In keeping with the Index reputation

furniture pavilions from the Association of

of creating strong events to create mean-

Wood and Furniture Industries of Portugal;

ingful industry interactions, Index Fairs

the Malaysian Timber Council is incorpo-

hosts events for the kitchen industry with

rating several leading Malaysian brands.

the successful Cooking Up a Storm, the lighting design industry with Light Up

Initiatives

and in a new initiative, creates a powerful

Setting the trend for interiors industry,

forum for the hospitality industry with an

the 26th edition of INDEX FAIRS, Mumbai

exclusive partnership with the Hospital-

is proud to announce its Exclusive Hosted

ity Purchasing Managers Forum of India

Buyer Program. This initiative is ‘by-invita-

(HPMF), UBM Index forges a network with

tion only’ for the crème de la crème of the

purchase managers from across the coun-

architect-builder-designer and trade com-

try and the suppliers who serve them.

munity across the country. This program also includes key specifiers from the hospi-

www.ubmindexfairs.com

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The Hacker Kitchens present - Festival of Architecture & Interior Design (FOAID) 2014 in Mumbai, India.

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OAID 2014 will cover a broad spectrum of topics related to Architecture and Interior Design.

The two day festival will be held at ‘The Lalit’, Mumbai on 26th and 27th September. The event will see the attendance of 300 plus delegates comprising of Architects ,Urban Planners,

Interior Designers; Builders and Developers, Airport and Metro Authorities, Consulting Engineers and Government Agencies at the National Conference and over 1500 plus Design Practices and Enthusiasts visiting the Expo Area. The event has been extensively supported; media partnered and will be covered by the CNBC TV-18.

Many noted Architects and eminent speakers related to the architecture and building fraternity will speak on different topics that include: ‘Is Architecture a Luxury or a Necessity’, ‘Blurring the Boundaries in Architecture and Design’, Augmented Design – Making it Real’; ‘Delighting the Design Senses’, ‘Quantifying Sustainability in Architecture’, ‘Brands and Design – The New Patrons of Creativity’; ‘Responsible Transformation of Architecture and Design’, ‘Cutting Edge and Cutting Down’, ‘Designing for Multiple Occupier Groups: Creating Adaptable Space’ and ‘Challenges in Application of New Technologies in Modern Architecture’.

The 2014 Festival of Architecture and Interior Designing’s thematic exhibition – Design Arena will be an added attraction and it will be based on the theme of ‘Transformations. The theme will relate to the way in which the built environment can be transformed by a combination of Client Commitment, Architectural imagination, Technological Development and Professional teamwork.

This is a platform where top 40 architectural firms and their team will Interact with visitors and give their expert opinion and will also share the details of some of their project’s vital statistics.

Case Studies of 80 nos. different Iconic Architectural Practices displayed from across the coun-

try will illustrate different aspects of transformation including ‘Creative re-use and adaptation of single buildings and/or groups of buildings’, ‘Regeneration of declining places and spaces within cities’, ‘Technology transfer where lessons from other fields are applied to the built environment’, ’Climate - change initiatives to protect or enhance existing environments’, ‘Social change represented in new buildings and places’ and ‘Economic growth and change helped by creative architecture and planning’.

FOAID - 2014 National Conference will provide with all the information, insight and details to capitalize on the newest trends in this increasingly institutionalized sector. foaidindia@gmail.com 124 DESIGN MATRIX • SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER 2014

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H C N LAU CO O’s new series of Computer Furniture Fittings, are minimalistic ork: EB ics atciatW Ergolthnissuoesm hours, EBC king wor long ry and and concerns asso ed with e been representative of luxu Easing hea esigns for furniture fittings hav reduce fatigue due decades, EBCO’s state-of-the-d ve fi r ove For ly. end r-fri e been specially designed to use and Computer Furniture Fittings hav of e rang O’s EBC . ts of aesthetic efi alike ces ben lated problems. Besides the affordability in homes and offi such as neck, shoulder, wrist-re ects ff ill-e ed ciat asso the to long working hours and added advantage. clut ter-free work spaces are an appeal, comfort to the user and ww w.ebco.in

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ryeers Pin Indlyia announces the launch of the Nesta edecnoratu ar Kitchen: odC ven Nesta Modul tive and quality of the design, sellers of multi-use ply wo

the Centur y Ply, the largest of the lacquer emphasize hardwood and the beauty the of h rmt hen is easy to use and wa Kitc s The .

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Modular Kitchen ke it a per fect kitchen ma uty bea and h porary and ngt s durability, stre imalist, giving it a contem whereas the solid wood’ ign is sleek, sof t and min des rall ove The . hen wall open kitc maintain being a wall to elegant look. w.nestafurniture.com ww w.centuryply.com / ww

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Wooden collection is a fus ion of modern lifestyle and Indian culture. The Laredo designed with veneer and series and The Tucson ser eco-leather, which per fec ies are tly blends with the contem adding warmth to the spa porary looking living roo ce. Solid wood is the acc m by ent of the Helena Series, space. Malacca series is des which can add an ear thin igned to provide the cus ess to the tom er with a distinctive set of furn the living room a chattin iture pieces, which can, ma g and relaxing space. The ke Sheraton series is simple in design with straight line s crafted of hardwood, adds warmth to the living space. ww w.durian.in

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EVOK’s

e cushion rang, EVO icately K launches a variety of intr

Using handpicked fabrics k, beige erent shades of yellow, pin designed Cushions in diff igns, which des ny lection comprises ma mauve, sapphire. The col of both ge ran ile cted to create a versat have been carefully sele de to ma n bee interiors. An effort has classic and contemporary ging ran s ion opt offering diverse design cater to varied tastes by terns. pat ical oph los s to minimalistic phi from vibrant Indian theme ers cov se the for d d fabrics have been use Premium quality blende . lity abi also ensure high dur and the wrinkle free fabrics ww w.evok .in

llection: The Vitrum wardrobe co

Grandeur Interiors

‘The iler has recently launched e and modular kitchen reta itur furn m s, miu line pre an g cle din India’s lea imalistic design and Grandeur Interiors, one of prises wardrobes in a min com tion g lec gin col han The . and s nca ’ by Pia s, divided into shelve Vitrum wardrobe collection lete with storage section rep is re ign ctu des stru the the y; le, Ital terials in sizes are customizab created with the finest ma door variants. While the ing slid ush fl es and nish fi ged ee hin sliding, doors come in thr closet spaces; available in t or Tex tured Veneer. The provides na Oak, Canalleto Walnu gog Bor in es com aluminium frame, Pianca be ed of the wardro ssy Glass. For the burnish Glo nco Bia and ss gla e in fum transparent fume glass, sat pick from.

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GLOSSARY IFC: FINfloor Laminated flooring

Pg. 7: Geeta Corporate Ad.

Pg. 16: Concept Dekor

Geeta Aluminium Company Pvt. Ltd.

MRJ Trading Pvt. Ltd. 201, Shyam Kamal ‘C’ Bldg., Agarwal Market, Vile Parle (E), Mumbai – 400057.

Tel : (022) 26187132 / 26131442 Email: flooring@mrjgroup.in

D/4, Ansa Industrial Estate,

Surface Dekor (India) Pvt. Ltd. Abdul Satar Lakdawala Comp., Jogeshwari-Vikhroli Link Road, Jogeshwari-East, Mumbai – 400 060 Tel: (022) 28242424/28362424 Email: surfacedekor@gmail.com

Pg. 1: Ebco Pvt. Ltd.

Pg. 8 & 9: Durian Wooden Collection

402-3, Hyde Park, Saki Vihar Road, Mumbai 400072 Tel: (022) 67837777 Email: info@ebco.in www.ebco.in

Pg. 2: LG Hi-Macs New Patel Sawmill Group 204/B, Vertex Vikas, Sir M V Road, Andheri (East), Mumbai – 400069 Tel: (022) 26833377/0952 Email: decorexsol@gmail.com

Saki Vihar Road, Saki Naka, Andheri (East), Mumbai – 400072.

(M) : 09930806685 www.geetaaluminium.com

Durian Industries Ltd. 401, The Summit, Western Express Highway, Vile Parle (E), Mumbai 400057 Tel: (022) 26269000 Email: info@durian.in www.durian.in

Pg. 11: Uniply Elementz Decorative Veneers Uniply Industries Ltd.

Pg. 3: MRJ Laminated Wooden Flooring

#52, Harleys Road, Kilpauk,

MRJ Trading Pvt. Ltd. 201, Shyam Kamal ‘C’ Bldg., Agarwal Market, Vile Parle (E), Mumbai – 400057.

Tel : (022) 26187132 / 26131442 Email: flooring@mrjgroup.in

Tel: (044) 26605995

Pg. 4 & 5: Uniply ATS Plywood

#52, Harleys Road, Kilpauk,

Uniply Industries Ltd. #52, Harleys Road, Kilpauk, Chennai – 600 010.

Tel: (044) 2660 5995 Email: info@uniply.in

Chennai – 600 010.

Pg. 6: Jalaram Corporate Ad

MRJ Trading Pvt. Ltd.

935, Bhagwandas Wadi, Behind Kismat Talkies, off V.S. Marg, Prabhadevi, Mumbai 400 025 Tel: (022) 24318222 Email: jalaram_timber@yahoo.com

Chennai – 600 010.

Email: info@uniply.in

Pg. 13: Uniply Engineered Veneers Uniply Industries Ltd.

Tel: (044) 26605995 Email: info@uniply.in

Pg. 14 & 15: Le Cdeor 201, Shyam Kamal ‘C’ Bldg., Agarwal Market, Vile Parle (E), Mumbai – 400057.

Tel : (022) 26187132 / 26131442 Email: artifacts@mrjgroup.in

Pg. 46: FO AID 2014 foaidindia@gmail.com

Pg. 47: Travette Engineered Hardwood Flooring MRJ Trading Pvt. Ltd. 201, Shyam Kamal ‘C’ Bldg., Agarwal Market, Vile Parle (E), Mumbai – 400057.

Tel : (022) 26187132 / 26131442 Email: flooring@mrjgroup.in

Pg. 107: UBM-INDEX Trade Fairs marketing@ubmindexfairs.com www.ubmindexfairs.com

IBC: Jalaram Corian • 935, Bhagwandas Wadi, Behind Kismat Talkies, off V.S. Marg, Prabhadevi, Mumbai 400 025 Tel: (022) 24318222 Email: jalaram_timber@yahoo.com • 9/B & 9/K, Laxmi Ind. Estate, New Link Road, Versova, Andheri (W), Mumbai – 400 053 Tel: (022) 26327733 / 34 Email: jalaramvnf@gmail.com

BC: Durian Wooden Collection Durian Industries Ltd. 401, The Summit, Western Express Highway, Vile Parle (E), Mumbai 400057 Tel: (022) 26269000 Email: info@durian.in www.durian.in

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